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SUMMARY:Training: Power of Play and Socialization
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Resource Network for our upcoming training on the\nPower of Play and Socialization \nDate: Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\nOnline via ZOOM \nPlay 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. \nThis workshop will discuss: \n\nThe types and stages of play\nA parent’s role in children’s play\nHow to support play\nSocialization and inclusion\n\nThis 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. \nOur Presenter: Robin Piefer\, Education Advocate and trained facilitator focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special needs or health challenges. \nThe 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. \n*Registration is required* \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nFor assistance with registration or for questions\, please\ncall Robin at (607)287-6358. \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.*** \n 
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/training-power-of-play-and-socialization/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Piefer":MAILTO:rpiefer@familyrn.org
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt 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.\nSupport Groups meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-7:30pm.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Robin at (607)287-6358\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-254/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Piefer":MAILTO:rpiefer@familyrn.org
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SUMMARY:TS/DD/RCCP Event-Art for Wellness-Working Together
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene\, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for our upcoming event\nArt for Wellness: Working Together  \nSaturday\, December 13th\n10:00am-1:00pm \nHUB\n146 Main St.\nAfton\, NY 13730 \nPlease 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. \nPlease Register by December 11th \nRegistration is required \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nThe 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. \nDragon 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. \nThe 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. \n*This is a family event.  FRN and HALo’s are not responsible for supervision.*
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-rccp-event-art-for-wellness-working-together/
LOCATION:HALos Building\, 146 Main Street\, Afton\, NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Zuk":MAILTO:executivedirector@familyrn.org
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SUMMARY:TS/DD/RCCP Event: Clark Sports Center
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene\, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for an afternoon at Clark Sports Center \nSunday\, December 14th\, 2025\n1:00pm-5:00pm \nClark Sports Center\n124 County Highway 52\nCooperstown\, NY \nEnjoy 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. \nSpace is limited and registration is REQUIRED. \nPlease Register by December 12th \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nThe 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. \nDragon 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. \nThe 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. \n*This is a family event.  FRN is not responsible for supervision.* \n 
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-rccp-event-clark-sports-center/
LOCATION:Clark Sports Center\, 124 County Highway 52\, Cooperstown\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org
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