TS/DD/RCCP Event: Art for Wellness-Rebuilding/Regrowth
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Rebuilding/Regrowth
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including a Mosaic of Self, Broken Bowl Project and Creating Gardens of Growth. In addition to these projects our Family Peer Advocates will also be discussing and sharing valuable information about the organization Care Compass. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by November 6th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2025-11-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our
Online And Phone Family Support Groups:
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.
Support Groups meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Robin at (607)287-6358
***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.*

Training: Power of Play and Socialization
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Join Family Resource Network for our upcoming training on the
Power of Play and Socialization
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Online via ZOOM
Play is an important part of a child’s life and essential to learning and development. Play allows persons to interact with others, learn new skills, and develop trust. It facilitates practice in decision making and conflict resolution, hones critical thinking skills, and above all else, provides opportunities to have fun in the company of others. Join Family Resource Network for this interactive workshop on play and socialization.
This workshop will discuss:

The types and stages of play
A parent’s role in children’s play
How to support play
Socialization and inclusion

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.
Our Presenter: Robin Piefer, Education Advocate and trained facilitator 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.
*Registration is required*
To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
For assistance with registration or for questions, please
call Robin at (607)287-6358.
***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/RCCP Event-Art for Wellness-Working Together
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | HALos Building, 146 Main Street, Afton, NY
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our upcoming event
Art for Wellness: Working Together
Saturday, December 13th
10:00am-1:00pm
HUB
146 Main St.
Afton, NY 13730
Please join the Family Resource Network and HALo’s for an Art for Wellness event. Participants will be doing a variety of mental health related art projects including creating a Group Imaginative World, Animal Games and a Round Robin drawing. In addition to these projects our Family Peer Advocates will also be discussing and sharing valuable information about Opportunities for Otsego, Delaware Opportunities, and Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please Register by December 11th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD/RCCP Event: Clark Sports Center
2025-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown, NY, United States
Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for an afternoon at Clark Sports Center
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
1:00pm-5:00pm
Clark Sports Center
124 County Highway 52
Cooperstown, NY
Enjoy an afternoon at Clark Sports Center with Family Resource Network! Registrants and their family will have access to many fun activities at the gym including Bowling and Swimming. Any youth ages 5-18 may participate in Kid’s Climb and utilize the Rock Wall during our event as well. In addition, everyone will have access to the open gym, game room, ping pong tables and racket ball courts! This event is free for registered Teen Scene, Dragon Dates and RCCP participants and their family members. A pizza lunch will also be served.
Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED.
Please Register by December 12th
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.
The Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and HALo’s. Funding has been provided by the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*
