Online and Phone Family Support Group
2022-01-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-01-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-02-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-02-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-02-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) 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.

Lay Advocacy: Homeschooling for Students with Disabilities
2022-01-14 09:00 - 10:30
The Family Resource Network and Starbridge
Lay Advocacy: Homeschooling for Students with Disabilities
Deciding to homeschool is a big decision for any family. For families of students with disabilities, you may be wondering whether this affects the services they receive through your school district. Join us to discuss the basic questions to consider, how to notify your school, and what special education services are available for homeschooled students.

Understand the basic steps when notifying your school about your intent to homeschool
Gain an understanding on how homeschooling will impact your child’s special education supports and services
Learn strategies to understand this process and questions you can ask

Speaker: Kara Georgi
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 Required***
Register <<Here>>

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

Single Session Nurturing Program: The Nurturing Philosophy
2022-01-19 09:00 - 11:00
The Family Resource Network Presents:
The Nurturing Philosophy
A Single Session of Virtual Nurturing Parenting

You will learn about the Six Key Values of the Nurturing Philosophy.
You will learn about respect, empathy, and personal power.
How can children with special needs and health challenges feel powerful.

The Nurturing Program for Parents of Children with
Special Needs and Health Challenges
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, January 19, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.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: Virtual Cook-a-Long: Fiesta
2022-01-24 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: Fiesta!
Monday, January 24th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited to be able to offer another virtual cook-a-long! To kick off the new year we will be having a Fiesta! FRN will lead participants through two recipes, including one for tacos and one for quesadillas and we will supply the ingredients! Please register by Wednesday, January 19th in order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles of the Family Resource Network office it can be delivered. If you live farther away, you can schedule a time to pick up the kit.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Lay Advocacy Training: Bring Your Child's IEP Night
2022-01-26 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Family Resource Network
Lay Advocacy Training
Bring Your Child’s IEP Night
With the new school year approaching, do you know what your child’s IEP really says? Our advocates will walk you through the NY State IEP and discuss what each section means. Bring a copy of your child’s IEP and follow along. Advocates will be available at the end of the presentation for individual questions and consultations.
Learn about:
· IEP Classifications
· Present Levels of Performance
· Where in the IEP YOUR concerns are included
· SMART Goals
· Testing Accommodations
· Transition Plans
· And more!
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
6:00p.m. to 8:00 pm
***Registration is Required***
>>Register Here<<
For assistance with registration or for questions, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
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 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.***

Emergency Preparedness for Families of Individuals with Special Needs
2022-02-09 09:00 - 11:00
Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our Upcoming Workshop:

Emergency Preparedness for Families of Individuals
with Special Needs
For the millions of Americans who have special needs,
emergencies such as a fire, flood, or severe weather, present a
real challenge. Protecting yourself and your loved ones for
such a disaster requires planning ahead. Alex Scorzafava,
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Otsego County, will
present on ways to prepare your family and home for
emergencies.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
9:00-11:00 am
Online via ZOOM
Registration is required
>>Register Here<<
For questions or
assistance with registration, 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: Virtual Cook-a-Long: Sweet Treats
2022-02-14 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: Sweet Treats!
Monday, February 14th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited to be able to offer another virtual cook-a-long! To celebrate Valentine’s Day we will be baking several treats together! FRN will lead participants through two recipes and we will supply the ingredients! Please register by Wednesday, February 9th order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles of the Family Resource Network office it can be delivered. If you live farther away, you can schedule a time to pick up the kit.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County. Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin

Preparing for Your Child's CSE Meeting
2022-02-16 18:00 - 20:00
Please Join the Family Resource Network for a Workshop on:

Preparing for Your Child’s CSE Meeting

The past two years have disrupted education for almost every student in the world. As this year’s CSE Meetings approach, it is more important than ever to be prepared. What can you do to prepare for your child’s CSE meeting and ensure you have meaningful participation in the IEP Process?
Education Advocates Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio will discuss:

• Preparing for in-person, video-conference, and telephone conference
meetings
• 6 things you can do to prepare for your meeting
• 5 things to remember during your meeting
• 3 things you should do after your meeting

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm
Online via ZOOM
Registration is required.
>>Register Here<<
For questions or assistance with registration, call Terry at
(607)287-3816.

***This training is provided 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. For assistance in adding this to your budget, please contact Robin at (607) 287-6358.***

Lay Advocacy: Continuum of Services
2022-02-18 09:00 - 11:00
Please Join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for a Lay Advocacy Training on:
Continuum of Services
Friday, February 18, 2022
9:00 to 11:00 am
Online via ZOOM
Special education is a service, not a place. A variety of placements and related services are available to provide an appropriate education for students who have disabilities. Learn about the process used to determine special education placement and services. Explore the many educational options available and varying configurations of those options.
• Learn the answers to questions like:
 What is a consultant teacher?
 What is a self-contained classroom?
 What does 12:1:3 mean?
 What supports can help a student who has a disability to succeed in a general education classroom?
• Learn about the variety of placements and services that comprise
special education, including related services, special classes, and
private schools.
• Understand the concept of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
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<<
If you need assistance registering or have any questions, please contact 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 “Advocacy” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

TS/DD Event: Virtual Paint and Dip
2022-02-28 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 Paint and Dip
Monday, February 28th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
Join us for a night of painting with friends! The Family Resource Network is excited to be able to offer a virtual Paint and Dip! Our in-person directed paintings were always super popular so we thought why not try it virtual! Program Coordinator Kristin will guide participants through a winter themed painting. This will give every participant the opportunity to enjoy painting while putting their own spin on the same pattern. Each participant will receive their own canvas, paints, and paintbrushes and snack to enjoy while painting from home. Please register by Wednesday, February 23rd in order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles of the Family Resource Network office it can be delivered. If you live farther away, you can schedule a time to pick up the kit.
Registration is required
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County. Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2022-03-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-15 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Personal Power, Praise, and Positive Discipline
2022-03-09 18:00 - 20:00
“Personal Power, Praise, and Positive Discipline”
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
6:00-8:00 pm
Online
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
REGISTER HERE
Presenters: Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, Nurturing Parenting Facilitators
This single session of the Nurturing Parenting for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges will focus on …

The concepts of Personal Power

Types of Praise (being and doing)
Ways to Empower your child

The 3 steps to ACTion

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.
Presenters: Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, Nurturing Parenting Facilitators
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 training is funded by 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.

Bullying: Intervention Strategies
2022-03-11 09:00 - 11:00
Bullying: Intervention Strategies
Friday, March 11
9:00-11:00 am
Online
Registration Required
REGISTER HERE
Bullying is an increasingly serious problem in schools. Families, teachers, and children need help and support in knowing how to respond. This workshop introduces participants to definitions of bullying, how to recognize it, and how to respond to it both at home and in school.

Be able to define bullying behavior and distinguish it from typical peer conflict
Identify your own emotional responses to your child or student being bullied
Learn coping strategies for yourself and strategies to help your child or student
Learn effective ways to intervene in the child’s school or home environment

Presenter: Kara Georgi
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.
***This training is funded by the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-Directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.***

TS/DD Virtual Trivia Night
2022-03-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming event:
Virtual Trivia Night!
Monday, March 14
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via Zoom
Have a fun family game night at home in the company of friends from FRN. Kahoot, our trivia style game, has been such a big hit during our previous game nights, we will be having a whole night dedicated to Kahoot style trivia! There will be a variety of family friendly topics including Movies, Music, Sports, Food and more! And because St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner we will even have a round specific to fun facts related to the holiday. All family members are encouraged to join in! Prizes will be given to the winners of each round.
Registration is required. To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.
