Family Resource Network

Gardening Series: Transplanting and Beginning our Outdoor Gardens
2021-06-09 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Transplanting and Beginning our Outdoor Gardens
Gardening Series: Part 2
Wednesday, June 9th at 5 pm via Zoom
It is now time to transition our plants to the outdoors. Some of you may be using raised beds/buckets/pots while others may choose to transplant your plants directly into the ground. We will go over both, as well as talk about some other plants you may want to start directly from seeds now! Leading up to this event you will want to acclimate your baby plants to the outdoor environment. Each day for about a week prior to this event (weather permitting…don’t put them out if its overly windy, raining really hard) place your plants outdoors in natural sunlight for several hours.
If you did not participate in part one or two or your baby plants didn’t grow as expected, that’s ok! You can still participate in this event! In order to receive the free supply kit prior to event participants must register by May 26th. If you live within 10 miles from the Family Resource Network, the supplies can be delivered. If you do not, you will be required to schedule a time to pick up the supplies from the office.
This event is open to both Teen Scene and Dragon Dates groups. Teen Scene is currently open to all school aged youth. Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Registration is REQUIRED! Please fill out the following registration form to participate in the Family Resource Network’s Virtual Teen Scene and Dragon Dates event. For any more information please call YPA Brooke at (607)287-3264.
Registration Form

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-06-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-08 10:00 - 11:00
At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.

Transitions Throughout High School and Beyond Series: Part One - CDO Workforce
2021-06-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Transitions Throughout High School and Beyond Series: Part One – CDO Workforce
Monday, June 14th at 5 pm via Zoom
The Family Resource Network Teen Scene Staff are excited to host the Transitions Through High School and Beyond Series. Throughout the series, the Family Resource Network will collaborate with various community organizations to bring helpful information to our participants. Join the Family Resource Network and special guests Alan and Kathy for our first event with a presentation on CDO Workforce Out-of-School Youth Services and Summer Youth Employment Program. As these workshops will be focusing on topics appropriate for Transition Aged youth these workshops will be for individuals 14-21 years of age.
What to expect during the event:
• Career Guidance
• Work-Readiness Training/Work Experience
• Supportive Services including: Transportation assistance (to include obtaining your driver’s license) and Work-related clothing and tools assistance
• Leadership Development
• Free On-Line and Classroom Job Training and Job Bank
• High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Preparation
• Summer Youth Employment is available for youth ages 14 to 20 both in-school and out of school. (family income guidelines apply)
• Incentives: receive financial rewards as you complete steps to reach your employment goal
Registration is REQUIRED! Please fill out the following registration form to participate in the Family Resource Network’s Virtual Teen Scene and Dragon Dates event. For any more information please call YPA Brooke at (607)287-3264.
Registration Form

Single Session Nurturing Parenting Special Needs and Health Challenges: Sibling Support
2021-06-16 18:00 - 20:00
Please join the Family Resource Network for a Single Session of Virtual Nurturing Parenting:

Nurture Hope-The Nurturing Program for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges:

Sibling Support: What About Me?

The Family Resource Network will be offering this single session workshop presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, Family Support Services Advocates and trained facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special needs or health challenges.

The Nurturing Program for parents and Their Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges is designed to help families explore their hopes and fears, develop effective parenting skills, enhance communication, develop strategies for facing challenges and recognize opportunities for celebration and growth.

Wednesday, 06/16/2021
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Registration is required:
Register here

***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-22 18:30 - 19:30
At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget

Carnival Cook-a-Long
2021-06-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Carnival Cook-a-Long
Monday, June 28th at 5 pm via Zoom
We are excited to host another virtual cooking class. During our last cooking event we had a request for a Carnival Themed Menu and we thought what better time to make Fair foods than the summer! Participants will be guided through various Fair themed recipes such as fried dough and other fried treats, flavored popcorn and candied apples and will have the opportunity to create some treats with us.
This event is open to both Teen Scene and Dragon Dates groups. Teen Scene is currently open to all school aged youth. Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Registration is REQUIRED! Please fill out the following registration form to participate in the Family Resource Network’s Virtual Teen Scene and Dragon Dates event.
Please register by Tuesday, June 22nd in order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles from the Family Resource Network, the supplies can be delivered. If you do not, you will be required to schedule a time to pick up the supplies from the office.
Registration Form
For any more information please call YPA Brooke at (607) 287-3264.

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-07-01 10:00 - 11:00
At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607) 438-3978.
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607) 287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-07-06 18:30 - 19:30
At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607)438-3978..
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-07-13 18:30 - 19:30
At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607)438-3978.
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.

Family Resource Network 2021 Conference Series: Kim Wiggins, OTR/L Sensory Self-Regulation: Managing and Implementing Successful Sensory Diets
2021-07-14 09:00 - 15:00
Family Resource Network 2021 Conference Series:
Sensory Self-Regulation:
Managing and Implementing Successful Sensory Diets

Wednesday, July 14
9:00 am – 3:00 pm with a 1 hour lunch break
Online
Register Required: click here

Speaker: Kim Wiggins, OTR-L
Learn about:
1. The purpose of a sensory diet and explanation of sensory modulation disorder
2. How sensory activities affect the neurochemicals in the brain
3. How sensory breaks should be provided including strategies for developing Sensory breaks, routines,
and modifications
4. Various sensory activities that will be beneficial for a child. Learn how to differentiate the use of
calming, alerting, and just right activities
5. Behaviors that are most likely to be impacted through the use of a sensory diet
6. Determine who needs a sensory diet
7. Learn to make your own child’s sensory diet

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-08-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 and 2 more dates
Online and Phone Family Support Group

At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607)438-3978.
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.

Attorney Training: Return to School after COVID with Patrick Radel, Esq.
2021-07-28 09:30 - 11:00
Family Resource Network presents:
Attorney Training:
Return to School after COVID
with Patrick Radel, Esq.

Wednesday, July 28th at 9:30am-11:00 am
(Online via Zoom)
Whether your child has been fully remote or participating in a hybrid program this year, there is no question that their education has been disrupted. Special Education Attorney Patrick Radel will share information and answer your questions to help you get your child’s education back on track.
Patrick Radel, Esq. is an attorney who specializes in several areas including Special Education Law. He is a graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and father of three children, including a child with special needs
***Registration is required***
Register here
To register online, go to www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event Calendar. To register by phone, call the Family Resource Network at 432-0001.
***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

Dragon Dates: Blueberry Picking at Stone Hill Blueberry Farm
2021-07-31 10:00 - 12:00
Please join the Family Resource Network for Blueberry Picking!

Dragon Dates In Person Event!
Masks will be required when the group is together but may be removed while we spread out picking blueberries. We are also requiring the 6 feet Social Distancing Rule from the CDC.GOV website when we are in a group.

Stone Hill Blueberry Farm
362 Stone Hill Road
Afton, NY 13730

Please join the Family Resource Network for a late morning of blueberry picking! This event will be held at Stone Hill Blueberry Farm on Saturday, July 31st from 10:00am-12:00pm. The Family Resource Network will be providing a light refreshment and will pay for each person that attends to bring home up to two quarts of blueberries! Stone Hill Blueberry Farm has premeasured buckets for everyone to pick the blueberries in but everyone is encouraged to bring their own containers to transport their blueberries home!
If you would like to attend please register by 12:00 p.m. on July 30th.

This FREE event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/ Caregivers must attend the events. Siblings are encouraged to come too!

Registration for the event is required!

Click here to Register

To register by phone please call Terry DiLuzio at (607)438-3978. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, and total number of participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at.

****This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact Terry DiLuzio at 607-438-3978 for assistance adding this to your budget***
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*

Lay Advocacy: FBAs and BIPs
2021-08-06 09:00 - 11:00
Please join The Family Resource Network
and Starbridge, Inc.
for a half-day advocacy workshop:

Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans

Sometimes a child’s behaviors interfere with learning. Students and teachers need strategies to minimize those behaviors and to maximize learning opportunities. This workshop will explore the nature of a child’s behavior and when a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) should be requested. An FBA helps to determine why a student engages in behaviors that impede learning. We will share tools and strategies to support student success, and what types of supports and services might be needed.
¨ Understand the terms Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
¨ Understand the process by which these are developed
¨ Be able to actively participate in the process of developing these plans

About our Speaker:
Kara Georgi is the Parent Education Specialist for Starbridge parent training and information center. She offers support and information for families and professionals navigating the special education system in Cayuga, Tompkins, Onondaga, Cortland, Broome, Madison, Chenango, Otsego and Delaware Counties.
Date: Friday, August 6, 2021
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Online
Registration is required.
Click Here

Family Resource Network serves the families of people with disabilities in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins counties. Please completely answer the registration questions to ensure your registration is processed in a timely manner.

***This conference is funded through a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001 for assistance adding this program to your budget.***

Dragon Dates: Mini/Putt-Putt Golfing @ Oneonta Sports Park
2021-08-14 11:00 - 13:00
Dragon Dates:
Mini/Putt-Putt Golfing
@ Oneonta Sports Park

Saturday, August 14
11 am to 1 pm

Join us for some late morning fun mini golfing/putt-putt golf at the Oneonta Sports Park in Oneonta, NY.
You bring your skills, and we’ll provide the rest! A small lunch and beverages will be supplied as well as two hours use of the Oneonta Sports Park,
located at 132 County Hwy 47, Oneonta, NY.
It’s just past Price Chopper and a quick turn off of
Exit 16 from I-88.

This FREE event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/ Caregivers must attend the events. Siblings are encouraged to come too!

Click here to Register

To register by phone please call Will Drew at (607) 353-2551. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, as well as total number of participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at.

****This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add
“Social Skills Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact
Robin Piefer at (607) 287-6358 for assistance adding this to your budget***
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*

Half-Day Autism Conference - Nancy Clements, SLP-CCC - Social Thinking: A Comprehensive Overview of Building Social Competencies
2021-08-18 09:00 - 12:00
Family Resource Network 2021 Conference Series:
Social Thinking
A Comprehensive Overview of Building Social Competencies
Wednesday, August 18
9:00 am– Noon
Online
Speaker: Nancy Clements, SLP-CCC
This presentation will explore the key components of the Social Thinking Methodology. Frameworks for teaching social attention, interpretation and problem solving will be explored and discussed as the basis for social responses and related social behaviors across various age groups. The core concepts and Social Thinking vocabulary will also be presented.

Nancy Clements, SLP-CCC, is a speech language pathologist and Executive Director of Social Thinking Boston®, the East Coast sister clinic to Social Thinking Stevens Creek and Social Thinking Santa Clara. She brings her highly creative approach to her clinical practice, where she maintains a very active and varied caseload ranging from early social learners through adults. She is especially interested in bringing Social Thinking concepts to all learners and continuing to analyze the impact of social thinking methodologies across all tiers using a Response to Intervention (RTI) model. Nancy enjoys formulating programs from the ground up through creative strategies, systems of implementation, and models of efficacy that are data driven. Having been raised by parents who were both educators, she brings an empathic and collaborative approach to coaching teachers, administrators and specialists.
Registration is Required
Register here
For questions or to register by phone, call Will at (607)353-2551.

***This conference is funded through a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families will need to add “Autism Training” to their budgets prior to attending. For assistance adding this program to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.***
