Online and Phone Parent Support Group
2023-10-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-31 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | NY
Online and Phone Parent 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 assistance with registration, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
Support groups are funded through a grant from OPWDD. The families of OPWDD-eligible individuals in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties will be given priority. Self-directing families in these counties must include “Training Groups” in their self-direction budgets. By registering for this support group, you agree to have this program added to your budget. Please contact Robin at rpiefer@familyrn.org with any questions.

TS/DD Event: Skating and Laser Tag at Interskate 88
2023-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Interskate 88, 5185 NY-23, Oneonta, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for Skating and Laser Tag!
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023
10:00am-12:00pm
Interskate 88
5185 NY-23
Oneonta, NY
Enjoy a morning of skating and laser tag at Interskate 88 with the Family Resource Network! The Family Resource Network has rented out the building for our private event. This event is free for registered Teen Scene and Dragon Dates participants and their family members. We will cover skates for each family member, laser tag as well as pizza and drinks!
Please Register by October 20th
Registration is REQUIRED.
To register please follow the link below. To register by phone or for additional information please call FRN @ 607-432-0001
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County.
Dragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD Event: Virtual Cook-a-Long Halloween Treats
2023-10-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event
Virtual Cook-a-Long: Halloween Treats
Monday, October 30th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited for this month’s virtual cook-a-long. For October FRN will get festive and lead participants through two recipes, both being Autumn themed desserts, and we will help cover the cost of the ingredients. We have decided to try something different for supplies. Rather than FRN purchasing the supplies and delivering or scheduling pick ups, we will be providing families gift cards and a supply list that they can use to get the ingredients they need. Please register by Monday, October 23rd in order to receive your gift card prior to the event. You will have the option to select from Walmart, Hannaford or Price Chopper and we will mail your gift card after the registration deadline.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County.
Dragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

FRN Workshop: Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship
2023-11-03 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
FRN Workshop:
Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship
Presented by Greg Catarella, Esq.
Have questions about setting up Trusts for your loved ones?

Need advice about setting up a plan for a Guardianship?

Join us for an informational workshop presented by Greg Catarella and gain valuable information pertaining to financial planning for the future of your loved one with a disability.
Greg S. Catarella, Esq., is licensed to practice law in the State of New York. He concentrates his law practice in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Trusts, and Guardianships. For over 20 years, Greg has been helping clients and their families find peace of mind in a world that is unnecessarily complex.
Friday, November 3, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(Online via Zoom)
***Registration Required***
Click Here to Register
For assistance with registration or for questions please call Terry at 607-287-3816.
***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.***

Balance and Wellness for Caregivers and Professionals
2023-11-08 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
The Family Resource Network and Starbridge, Inc.
Balance and Wellness for Caregivers and Professionals
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Online

Caregivers and professionals in the human services field can benefit from real, honest conversations about the personal impacts of providing care and support to a person who has a disability. Learn to recognize and reduce stressors, as well as increase self-awareness about your role and responsibilities. The goal is to create more balance and resilience so we can continue to give our best to those we love and support.
Goals of this training:
>> Increase awareness of personal barriers to wellness and balance
>> Learn strategies and steps to help create more work-life balance
>> Identify ways to nurture your health and develop resiliency
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, Chenango, Madison, Otsego, and Delaware Counties.
Registration is Required.
Register Here
For questions or assistance with registration, please call Terry DiLuzio at 607-287-3816.
***This workshop is provided through a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for help adding this program to your child’s budget.

Embark Parent Support Group
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-29 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
Embark Parent Support Group
The Embark Program requires registration through email communication with Robin Piefer at: rpiefer@familyrn.org or a phone call with Robin Piefer at 607-287-6358.
There is no link provided for this calendar event.
Support groups are funded through a grant from OPWDD. The families of OPWDD-eligible individuals in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties will be given priority. Self-directing families in these counties must include “Training Groups” in their self-direction budgets. By registering for this support group, you agree to have this program added to your budget. Please contact Robin at rpiefer@familyrn.org with any questions.

Coping, Calming, and the Brain
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
The Family Resource Network

Coping, Calming, and the Brain

Parents will learn more about stress, brain development and how stress affects the brain
How our children with Special Health Needs are affected by stress/stressors
How we as parents can model ways of coping and calming

The Family Resource Network will be offering this single session workshop presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, trained Nurturing Parenting facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special needs and/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.
This event is for Parents and Caregivers
This is an interactive workshop and participants are encouraged to keep their cameras and microphones on during the session with the presenters. We do understand that everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to the use of video conferencing.
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*Registration is required*
Register Here

For assistance with registration or for questions, please
call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***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.***

TS/DD Event: Bowling
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | East Main Lanes and Lounge, 1 East Main Street, Sidney, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for a Bowling Event!
Sunday, November 19, 2023
2:00pm-4:00pm
East Main Lanes & Lounge
1 East Main Street
Sidney, NY
Enjoy a couple hours of fun at the Bowling Alley! Family Resource Network will pay for shoe rental and two games of bowling per family. A pizza lunch will be provided!
Please Register by November 17th
Registration is REQUIRED.
To register please follow the link below. To register by phone or for additional information please call FRN @ 607-432-0001
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County.
Dragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*

No Online and Phone Parent Support Group Today
2023-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
No Online and Phone Parent Support Group Today
Happy Thanksgiving!!

TS/DD Event: Virtual Cook-a-Long
2023-11-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event
Virtual Cook-a-Long: Casserole for a Chilly Day
Monday, November 27th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited for this month’s virtual cook-a-long. For a chilly November evening we are going to warm up with a Casserole for dinner. FRN will lead participants through two recipes, one for a hearty casserole dish and the other for cornbread and we will help cover the cost of the ingredients. FRN will be providing families gift cards and a supply list that they can use to get the ingredients they need to prepare both recipes. Please register by Monday, November 20th in order to receive your gift card prior to the event. You will have the option to select from Walmart, Hannaford or Price Chopper and we will mail your gift card after the registration deadline.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County.
Dragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

TS/DD Event: Virtual Game Night
2023-12-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for a Virtual Game Night!
Monday, December 4th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via Zoom
Have a fun family game night at home in the company of friends from FRN. We will be playing Kahoot, our trivia style game, in addition to BINGO. There will be multiple rounds of each. All family members are encouraged to join in! Prizes will be given to the winners of each round.
.Registration is required
To register please visit follow the link below:
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County.
Dragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin

Lay Advocacy: Pathways to Graduation
2023-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Lay Advocacy: Pathways to Graduation
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
9:00-11:00 am
Online
Learn what “pathways to graduation” are available for students who have disabilities in New York State. What does each diploma, credential, and certificate offer for a student’s future? What is the difference between a local diploma, a Regents diploma, and a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential?

This workshop will help you and your student make informed decisions regarding school, placement, and services.

Understand the difference between each diploma and credential and the impacts on post-secondary options.
Gain information to help you and your child make informed decisions regarding school, placement, and services.

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, Chenango, Madison, Otsego, and Delaware Counties.
Registration is required.
Register Here
For questions or for assistance in registering, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***This training is provided through a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets. For assistance in adding this program to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.***

Personal Power, Praise, and Positive Discipline
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
The Family Resource Network, Inc.
PERSONAL POWER, PRAISE AND POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

Parents will become familiar with the concepts of Personal Power

Parents will learn types of Praise (being and doing)

Parents will learn ways to Empower

Parents will learn the 3 steps to ACTion

The Family Resource Network will be offering this single session workshop presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, trained Nurturing Parenting facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special needs and/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.
This is an interactive workshop and participants are encouraged to keep their cameras and microphones on during the session with the presenters. We do understand that everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to the use of video conferencing.
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*Registration is required*
Register Here
For assistance with registration or for questions, please
call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***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.***

Embark Parent Support Group
2023-12-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-20 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
Embark Parent Support Group
The Embark Program requires registration through email communication with Robin Piefer at: rpiefer@familyrn.org or phone call at 607-287-6358.
There is no link provided for this calendar event.
Support groups are funded through a grant from OPWDD. The families of OPWDD-eligible individuals in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties will be given priority. Self-directing families in these counties must include “Training Groups” in their self-direction budgets. By registering for this support group, you agree to have this program added to your budget. Please contact Robin at rpiefer@familyrn.org with any questions.

TS/DD Event: Winter Crafts
2023-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida Street, Oneonta, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for Winter Crafts
Sunday, December 17th
1:00pm-3:00pm
FRN Office
46 Oneida Street
Oneonta, NY
Join your friends from FRN for an afternoon of Arts and Crafts. Participants will be guided through two snowman themed crafts. As we approach the holidays these would make the perfect gift for a special person in your life or just to decorate your home!
Registration is required
To register please visit follow the link below:
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County.
Dragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin
