Family Resource Network

Rescheduled: Lay Advocacy Training - IDEA: An Overview
2021-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Rescheduled: Lay Advocacy Training – IDEA: An Overview

From April 7 is now May 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming training:
IDEA: An Overview
Wednesday, April 7th Moved to Friday, May 7th
9:00am-12:00pm
via ZOOM
Children who have disabilities are entitled to appropriate, individualized, educational services that meet their unique learning needs. This workshop will explain the history and provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), two federal laws that govern education for students with disabilities. Families, educators, and human service professionals will learn about children’s rights, how children qualify for special education services, and how these services may be delivered.
Participants will:
 Gain information on the history and provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
 Understand the rights protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
 Know where to find state regulations online
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.
Registration is required. Click 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.***

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-05-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 and 5 more dates
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.

Relieving Stress Through Physical Activity: Taekwondo with Levi
2021-05-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Relieving Stress Through Physical Activity: Taekwondo with Levi
Wednesday, May 12th, 5:00-6:30pm via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited to hold a second Taekwondo event with returning guest Levi! At the last event, Levi walked participants through the basic steps of Taekwondo. This time, Levi will review the proper stretching, breathing and form and then walk participants through the next steps in the Taekwondo sequence!
Throughout the month of May, Teen Scene will host events that are related to our theme of mental health and coping skills. Registered youth can attend the weekly Teen Scene events to participate in discussion and activities that can count towards their participation in the Coping Skills Challenge for that day. However, anyone can participate in the May Teen Scene events even if they are not registered for the Coping Skills challenge.
*With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further
notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any 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!
Registration Form
If you have any questions, please call us at 607-432-0001.

Virtual Transition Nights: Planning for Transition
2021-05-12 18:30 - 20:30
Please Join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming Series: Virtual Transition Nights
**Please note time change from FRN Newsletter**
Wednesday, May 12 6:30p-8:30p Planning for Transition (Online via Zoom)
Wednesday, May 19 6:00p-8:00p College Night (Online via Zoom)
Wednesday, May 26 6:30p-8:30p Transition Services and Adult Services Night (Online via Zoom)
Transition from high school to the adult world can be an exciting, scary, and sometimes confusing time.
Join Family Resource Network for this three night event to learn about:
-Pathways to Graduation
-The transition process
-Services and Supports available to adults with disabilities
-Disability supports offered by college programs
-Skill building transition programs
-Traditional adult services
This series is intended for high school aged students, young adults, and their families, but anyone who is interested is welcome to register. Each night will include presentations and opportunities to speak with representatives from different organizations.
***Registration is required***
Register Here
To register, visit www.familyrn.org and click on “news and events” and then “event calendar. For questions or assistance with registration, please contact Will at (607)353-2551.
***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.***

Pet Show and Tell with Teen Scene
2021-05-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Pet Show and Tell!
Monday, May 17th, 5:00-6:30pm via ZOOM
We all always love it when our furry friends sneak into our Zoom meetings with us so we figured why not have an entire event showcasing them! As spending time with animals and pets can be a great way to destress after a hard day, we thought this was the perfect time to talk about our pets and share some of our favorite things about them with our friends from FRN!

Throughout the month of May, Teen Scene will host events that are related to our theme of mental health and coping skills. Registered youth can attend the weekly Teen Scene events to participate in discussion and activities that can count towards their participation in the Coping Skills Challenge for that day. However, anyone can participate in the May Teen Scene events even if they are not registered for the Coping Skills challenge.
*With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further
notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any 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!
Registration Form
If you have any questions, please call us at 607-432-0001.

Virtual Transition Nights: College Night
2021-05-19 18:00 - 20:00

Coping Skills BINGO
2021-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Coping Skills BINGO
Wednesday, May 26th, 5:00-6:30pm via ZOOM
Join us for virtual BINGO…with a fun twist! Each Letter/Number combination has a scenario associated with it. If a letter/number combination is called and you can put a chip on that combination – you will pick a coping skill that you would use in that situation. This will give everyone an opportunity to think about and apply some things they have learned over the month as well as discuss what works best for them! Prizes will be given to the first person to get BINGO in each round.
Throughout the month of May, Teen Scene will host events that are related to our theme of mental health and coping skills. Registered youth can attend the weekly Teen Scene events to participate in discussion and activities that can count towards their participation in the Coping Skills Challenge for that day. However, anyone can participate in the May Teen Scene events even if they are not registered for the Coping Skills challenge.
*With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further
notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any 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!
Registration Form
If you have any questions, please call us at 607-432-0001.

Virtual Transition Nights: Transition Services and Adult Services Night
2021-05-26 18:30 - 20:30

Lay Advocacy Training: Documenting Regression and Gains
2021-06-04 09:00 - 11:00
Please Join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for our upcoming Lay Advocacy Training:
Documenting Regression and Gains
Friday, June 4, 2021
9:00- 11:00 am
Online
This workshop is an opportunity to review your child’s gains or regression and see where they are at in meeting their goals, as well as how to work with your child’s school team to make forward progress.
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.
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.***

Self-Care Workshop for Parents/Caregivers: Virtual Chair Yoga
2021-06-07 18:30 - 19:30
SELF-CARE WORKSHOP
for Parents/Caregivers:
Virtual Chair Yoga
PRESENTED BY THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK

This workshop is for parents and caregivers.

Chair Yoga description:
Chair yoga is a gentle practice with the support of a sturdy kitchen chair which can be done anywhere.

You will be taken through a sequence of poses, seated & standing, to increase range of motion & build strength in muscles including those surrounding joints.
Breath work will be included to promote a deeper sense of relaxation and improve lung capacity.
Practice will be followed by a cooldown period including 4 minutes of progressive relaxation and a few minutes of final relaxation (Savasana).
It is important during these last few minutes of class to avoid as many distractions as possible to receive full benefit.
You will walk away feeling relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated.

**It is best to do yoga on an empty stomach or having allowed the body to digest for 1½ hours prior to practice. This will alleviate stomach upset. Don’t forget to have water with you too!**

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR Kelly Morrissey

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Kelly Morrissey has been teaching yoga since 2011. She is a Yoga Alliance 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher as well as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, an ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Silver Sneakers instructor. Kelly has been working in various capacities at the Oneonta Family YMCA since 2006. For some side yoga fun Kelly has been teaching Goat Yoga at the Gilbertsville Farm House, in Gilbertsville, for the past 5 years. In her spare time Kelly enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking, time with her family, and caring for her cat and 7 guinea hens.

DATE: Monday, June 7, 2021
TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
ZOOM Platform

This event is FREE for individuals with OPWDD eligibility and their family members. Individuals with OPWDD eligibility must be living in the family home in Broome, Tioga, Tompkins, Chenango, Otsego or Delaware County.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
click here

To register please go to www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events and Calendar Events

For questions please call Terry at (607)287-3816.

***Training and workshops 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.

Gardening Series: Transplanting and Beginning our Outdoor Gardens
2021-06-09 17:00 - 18:30 | 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

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.
