UPDATED!! Network News & Respite Getaways from The Family Resource Network

Issue 41: July

Be sure to check out the FRN Weekend Getaways three month calendar so you plan in advance for a weekend away.

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Welcome to Network News where you will find relevant information from FRN and its four affiliates: Autism Family Services of NJ, Caregivers of NJ, Epilepsy Foundation of NJ and Family Support Center of NJ and the most current calendar of FRN Weekend Getaway opportunities.

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Free Webinar-What is Self-Direction

If you missed our live webinar on May 14th, you can now view the archived recording! This webinar defines self-direction and the role it plays in support coordination.

view recording

In This Issue

- Free Webinar- What is Self Direction

- Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camp

Beach Bash Registration Now Open

- North Jersey Golf Classic

- Sibling Support Groups

- FRN Committees Formed

- Weekend Getaways Calendar

- Training Calendar

The Family Resource Network

is dedicated to offering individuals and their families with continuing needs the greatest opportunities, resources and services to support a full and happy life. More "About Us"

Our affiliates:

Autism Family Services of NJ

Caregivers of NJ

Epilepsy Foundation of NJ

Family Support Center of NJ

Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camp

Bounce Out The Stigma basketball camp is a partnership of Mighty Mike Basketball and The Family Resource Network. The goal of this collaboration is to provide children and young people, with developmental disabilities a chance to learn using basketball as the primary vehicle to overcome obstacles in life. Our purpose is for children to gain confidence and "bounce-out" their "limitations" to empower themselves.

Summer 2013 Camp Dates

August 5th through 9th: Saint Nicholas Greek Church; 467 Grand View Ave. Wyckoff, NJ
August 12th through 16th: ECLC School; 21 Lum Ave. Chatham, NJ

Please contact Jenna for information at jandolora@efnj.com or call 800.336.5843

To learn more about Mighty Mike Simmel, visit www.bounceoutthestigma.org.

Beach Bash Registration Now Open-Over 1600 Already Registered

The Beach Bash is an annual event hosted by Autism Family Services of New Jersey for individuals and their families living with autism spectrum disorders. This free event is held each September in Belmar for families and includes organized activities, DJ, arts and crafts booth, informational vendors, lunch, beach games and more. Families have an opportunity to network and partake in organized activities throughout the day. Also included in the day's activities is a free surf camp featuring Surfer's Healing. This is the largest gathering of the autism community in NJ each year.

Sunday, September 8th, 2013
7th Ave. Belmar, NJ

North Jersey Golf Classic- Monday, July 29, 2013

Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ

The North Jersey Golf Classic provides numerous opportunities for you to support this event. All proceeds will enable EFNJ to continue offering programs and services to more than 129,000 people in New Jersey with epilepsy and developmental disabilities. EFNJ is proud to announce that 96 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to over 50 programs and services across New Jersey. Your participation and sponsorship of this golf outing support EFNJ's efforts to ensure that all people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

Download or Print Electronic Invitation

The 37th Annual Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey North Jersey Golf Classic includes:

Greens fees for 18 challenging holes of golf

Golf cart, caddie, and gratuities

Lunch and awards dinner

Refreshments on the course

Goody bags for each participant

Complimentary driving range

Tournament Prizes

Hole-in-one contests for an automobile

Souvenir photograph for each foursome

Auction

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Sibling Support Groups Statewide

Sibshops are for kids between the ages of 8-12 years old who have a sibling with special needs. FSCNJ will host Sibshop meetings once a month on a Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Each session costs $25.00 per child.

Please contact Ramona at the Family Support Center of NJ to register: (732) 262-8020.

**SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

Sibshops - Brick

Monthly Meetings - See schedule below
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Family Resource Network
Lions Head Office Park
35 Beaverson Blvd. Bldg. 11
Brick, NJ

Monthly Meetings: September 21, 2013, October 19, 2013, November 16, 2013, December 14, 2013

click here for informationals flier!!

Sibshops - Parsippany

Monthly Meetings - See schedule below

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Family Resource Network North Jersey Office
322 US Highway 46 Suite 290
Parsippany, NJ 07054

Monthly Meetings: September 21, 2013, October 19, 2013, November 16, 2013, December 14, 2013

click here for informational flier!!

Sibshop - Teen Group

Sibshops Teen Group is for young adults between the ages of 13-16 years old who have a sibling with special needs. Each session costs $25.00 per person. The sessions will start at 11:00 am and end at 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be included.

All sessions will be at:
The Family Resource Network Shore Office:
Lions Head Office Park
35 Beaverson Blvd; Building 11
Brick, NJ 08723

Monthly Meetings: September 21, 2013, October 19, 2013, November 16, 2013, December 14, 2013

click here for informational flier!!

FRN Committees Formed To Enhance Quality Services/Supports

In an effort to ensure the quality of services/supports provided by the agency FRN now has a Human Rights and a Behavior Supports Committee.

FRN is committed to providing quality supports and protecting the rights of all the people supported by the organization. Oversight and monitoring of situations that may appear to be rights violations is the responsibility of the newly formed Human Rights Committee (HRC).

Brief overview of HRC responsibilities:

The FRN Human Rights Committee acts as an advisory body to the Executive Director on issues directly or indirectly related to affecting the rights of the individuals served by the agency. Any reported incidents will be reviewed by the committee and recommendations of the committee made to the ED. The committee also needs to be proactive and preventative in making recommendations on procedures that safeguard the rights of the individuals served.

Every employee of FRN is responsible for ensuring that the rights of the people supported by FRN are protected and therefore everyone is able to submit concerns or issues to the HRC. Details on the process will be distributed soon. Liza Gundell is the HRC Chairperson, any immediate issues or concerns may be directed to her through email.

Behavior Supports Committee:

FRN is committed to providing the highest quality behavior supports when needed to people receiving services from the agency. Oversight and monitoring of behavior support plans being implemented by agency staff is the responsibility of the newly formed Behavior Supports Committee.

Brief overview of committee responsibilities:

The Behavior Support Committee acts as an advisory body to the Executive Director for review of behavior support plans developed and implemented by the agency and making judgments about the appropriateness of those plans. The committee also makes recommendations on any other behavior management issues that may be referred for review.

All committee meetings are scheduled quarterly or as needed if emergent issues arise.

Weekend Getaways Calendar

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**NEW** Be sure to check out the FRN Weekend Getaways

six month calendar so you can plan in advance for

a weekend away. Click here for calendar.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Contact your DDD case manager (if you do not have your own budget) and request a referral for one of these weekends. Get your friends together and contact the FRN coordinator to make arrangements to join us.

Training Calendar Offers Clearinghouse for Community Events

The most up-to-date information about workshops, conferences and other training opportunities is available through The Training Calendar. We invite professionals to post information on activities, lectures, trainings, or other events for caregivers and the people they are caring for on

www.thetrainingcalendar.org. We also invite families and caregivers to view the trainings available in their area.