Family Resource Network

Online and Phone Parent Support Group
2023-07-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) and 13 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.

ASK THE ADVOCATE
2023-07-14 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for our upcoming Lay Advocacy Training:
Ask the Advocate
Friday, July 14, 2023
9:00 am – 11:00 am
via ZOOM
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to hear a Starbridge advocate’s perspective on the special education process, disability services, tips for the summer months or other related topics. This is designed to be an open forum in which participants ask questions in a group setting.
Participants will have the opportunity to:

Bring your particular special education or other disability-related issues to the floor
Learn about issues others face and possible solutions
Learn where you can find additional information about special education and advocacy

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 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.***

FRN OJCA Community Softball Game
2023-07-14 18:00 - 21:30 | Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Ave, Oneonta, NY, 13820
Please join the Family Resource Network and the Oneonta Job Corps Academy for our Fifth Annual Community Softball Game
Friday, July 14th, 2023
6pm-9pm
Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park
Oneonta, NY
The Family Resource Network and the Oneonta Job Corps Academy will be hosting our Fifth Annual Community Softball Game Friday, July 14th at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park. Doors open @ 6:00pm and the game will begin at 7pm. This is a family friendly event open to anyone in the community!
Family Resource Network youth and staff play the Oneonta Job Corps Academy youth and staff in a fun, friendly game of softball! During the softball game there will be fun contests between innings for any spectators who would like to join in including a base run with the team mascots, tug of war and a dance off! We will end the night with a performance by a fire dancer on the infield!
In addition to the game, contests and entertainment, there will be carnival games and prizes in the ball park, local agencies set up sharing information about the services and programs they offer in our community as well as giveaways throughout the evening! In the past we have done backpack giveaways during our event as it usually fell at the end of the summer. This year we thought it would be fun to do a “Beach Bag” Giveaway! .
All family members of any Teen Scene or Dragon Dates participant who registers will receive a meal voucher to be used at the ballpark concession stand for a free hamburger/hotdog, bag of chips and a drink. Anyone Teen Scene/Dragon Dates Participant who registers by 6/22/23 will receive a FRN Team T-shirt as well!
Registration is REQUIRED. To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
***Please note: Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins Counties. Parents/caregivers must attend. Siblings are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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 is funded by a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families must add “Social Skills” to their budgets prior to attending. For assistance adding this program to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.

INTEREST MEETING for Families with Young Children with Disabilities
2023-07-19 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
INTEREST MEETING
Attention Families of Young Children with Developmental Disabilities:
OPWDD is asking many families of children under the age of 8 to use Family Support Services before enrolling in the HCBS waiver. Family Resource Network has several Family Support Services Programs available, and we would like to hear from you about how we can best use them to support your family.
If you have a child under 8 who is OPWDD eligible or going through the Front Door (OPWDD eligibility process), please join us for an interest session. This is a chance for your voice to be heard.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Online
Registration is required
>>Register Here<<
To register, please go to familyrn.org and click on “news and events” and then “events calendar”.
To register by phone or for questions about this event or our programs, please call Robin at (607)287-6358.

SOCIAL STORIES
2023-08-16 18:00 - 20:30 | NY
Please join the Family Resource Network
SOCIAL STORIES

Presentation by Robin Buchman

Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
HYBRID
In-Person at the Family Resource Network
46 Oneida Street
Oneonta NY 13820
and

Online through Zoom

Presenter Robin Buchman will discuss:

-What is a social story?
-How to use social stories

-How to write a social story for your loved one

*Registration is required*

To register online click 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: Tye Dyeing
2023-08-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Wilber Park, Albert Morris Dr, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for our Upcoming Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Event:
Tie Dyeing!
Monday, August 21st
5:30pm-7:00pm
Wilber Park-Large Pavilion (Upper Level)
Wilber Park Dr
Oneonta, NY
Family Resource Network has reserved the large pavilion at Wilber Park for another summer evening of fun activities! Tonight we will be getting artistic as we design our own T-shirts through tie dyeing. Each participant will receive a white t-shirt to get creative with. We will also have rock painting and several other arts and craft activities available throughout the evening. Dinner will be provided.
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.
*This is a family event. FRN is not responsible for supervision.*

TS/DD Event: Virtual Cook-a-Long Enjoying Seasonal Veggies
2023-08-28 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 Cook-a-Long: Enjoying Seasonal Veggies!
Monday, August 28th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited for this month’s virtual cook-a-long. For August we will be taking advantage of the amazing seasonal veggies that we can find growing locally, and maybe right in your backyard! FRN will lead participants through two recipes, one for zucchini quiche and the other involving corn on the cob 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, August 21st 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.

Bring Your Child's IEP Night
2023-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 | NY
Please join the Family Resource Network for Our Upcoming Workshop:
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!
This workshop will be presented by Robin Piefer, Pattie Kinter, and Terry DiLuzio from the Family Resource Network.
Wednesday, August 30th, 2023
6:00 to 8:30 p.m. HYBRID
IN-PERSON @ FRN Office
46 Oneida Street, Oneonta NY
Online – Zoom
*Registration is required*
>>Register Here<<
For questions or assistance with registration, 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: Mini Golf Fall 2023
2023-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Oneonta Sports Park, 132 County Hwy 47, Oneonta, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming Teen Scene and Dragon Dates event: Mini Golf
Saturday, September 9th
11:00am-1:00pm

Oneonta Sports Park
132 County Hwy 47
Oneonta, NY

The Family Resource Network will cover a game of Mini golf for each family member followed by a pizza lunch at the picnic area at the Sports Park.

Please Register by September 7th

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*

Lay Advocacy: Understanding and Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors
2023-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Understanding and Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
9:00-11:00 am
Online via Zoom
Behavior in all forms, such as facial expressions and body language, can convey messages. This workshop will explore the nature of a child’s behavior, some possible root causes, and strategies to promote positive behaviors. We will look at various supports and services available through school and in the community, and discuss options for when more support is needed. ¨

Look at behavior as a form of communication
Identify possible causes of challenging behaviors
Identify supports and services available through the school district and community

Our Presenter: 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 help registering, please contact Terry 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.
