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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-61/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Teen Scene and Dragon Dates: Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:Please Join The Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene And Dragon Dates Programs For Our Upcoming Combined Virtual Event:\nSeed Starting\nMonday April 5th at 5 pm via Zoom\nWe are so excited for Spring!  Are you and your family thinking about having a garden this year?  Now is the perfect time to begin starting seeds indoors for vegetable plants such as tomatoes and peppers if you plan to grow these from seeds yourself!  Tonight we will go over how to begin tomato and pepper seeds indoors.  We will also discuss transplanting guidelines and other tips and tricks for your seedlings.  We will cover the difference between container gardening vs. planting directly in the ground and help you decide which is best for you!  Finally we will also help you start a small window garden of herbs that you will be able to use in your kitchen year round! \nWith the need for physical distancing\, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further notice. This event is open to all school aged youth and participants eligible for our Dragon Dates program. \nDragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome\, Chenango\, Otsego\, Delaware\, Tioga or Tompkins County. \nRegistration is required. FRN will be providing seed packets and other needed growing supplies for all participants who register by March 25th. \nRegistration Form \nIf you have any questions\, please call Kristin at 607-432-0001. \n 
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/teen-scene-and-dragon-dates-seed-starting/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-62/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
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SUMMARY:Lay Advocacy Training - IDEA: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming training: \nIDEA: An Overview\nWednesday\, April 7th\n9:00am-12:00pm\nvia ZOOM \nChildren 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.\nParticipants will:\n Gain information on the history and provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\n Understand the rights protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\n Know where to find state regulations online \nAbout 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. \nRegistration is required. Click here \nTo 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.\n***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.***
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/lay-advocacy-training-idea-an-overview/
LOCATION:NY
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T003943
CREATED:20210303T151300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T151300Z
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-63/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T183000
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-64/
LOCATION:NY
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000
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CREATED:20210303T151635Z
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-65/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Escape Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Escape Rooms\nMonday April 19\, 2021 at 5 pm to 6:30 pm via Zoom\nFRN is super excited to host our first ever virtual Escape Room!  Through a combination of clues\, questions and riddles work together with friends from FRN to solve multiple puzzles and complete the Escape Room Challenge! \nWith the need for physical distancing\, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further\nnotice. 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. \nRegistration is required. \nRegistration Form \nIf you have any questions\, please call Kristin at 607-432-0001. 
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/virtual-escape-rooms/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T183000
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-66/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
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SUMMARY:Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network for a Workshop on Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship \nWednesday\, April 21st\, 2021\n9 am to 12 pm\nOnline \nGain valuable information pertaining to financial planning for the future of your loved one with a disability.\nAbout Our Speaker:\nGreg S. Catarella\, Esq.\, has been practicing law for over 20 years. His office is located in Binghamton\, New York. He graduated from Binghamton University and Cornell Law School. He is a member and past president of the Broome County Bar Association. Greg’s practice areas include Trusts\, Estates\, Elder Law\, and Guardianship. \nRegistration is required. Click here \nTo 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.\n***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.***
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/supplemental-needs-trusts-and-guardianship-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000
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CREATED:20210303T152036Z
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-67/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T003943
CREATED:20210303T152237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T152237Z
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-68/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T180000
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SUMMARY:Kick Off Event: Coping Skills Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene this May for our Coping Skills Challenge!\nCoping Skills Challenge Kick Off!\nApril 28th at 5 pm to 6 pm on Zoom\nThe Teen Scene Staff are excited to host an event to kick off our May Coping Skills challenge. During this event\, staff will explain the resources that have been provided to all registered participants for the challenge. We will support youth to create their own stress balls to prepare for the challenge. \n*If you register for the Coping Skills Challenge\, you will be provided the link for the kick-off event. Find more information and the registration link for the Coping Skills Challenge below* \nCoping Skills Challenge Information:\nMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. We thought this would be the perfect time for a fun challenge that would help us foster our coping skills\, practicing those we already use as well as implementing and experimenting with other healthy ways to deal with stress and challenges we face each day. \nThere will be prizes awarded to each youth who reaches the goals of 10\, 20\, and 31 days of coping skills. There will be a calendar to document the coping skills completed within the handout that will need to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the Family Resource Network at the end of May. Once Teen Scene staff is able to review the coping skills calendars prizes will be sent out. \nThis event is open to all school aged youth and our Dragon Dates members. Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome\, Chenango\, Otsego\, Delaware\, Tioga or Tompkins County.\nRegistration is required! In the case that there are multiple youth in one household participating\, a registration form must be completed individually for each youth. REGISTER BY 4/19/2021!\nRegistration Form \nIf you would like more information or have any questions\, please contact the Family Resource Network at 607-432-0001.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/teen-scene-coping-skills-challenge/
LOCATION:NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T110000
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegistration Link \n  \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n  \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-69/
LOCATION:NY
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