topIssue 42: January-June 2014

  

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

 

Click here to jump to our Weekend Getaways calendar!

 

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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FSCNJ has developed a new comprehensive website to help families who are dealing with the transition from school to work. Called "Transition Matters", the site can be accessed as a popular link on fscnj.org or through its own URL: www.transitionmattersnj.org . Take a look at the website and let us know what you think! 
  
  
  

In This Issue
- Transition Matters
- Super NOVA
- Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camp
- Camp Nova
- Sibling Support Groups
- Weekend Getaways Calendar
- Personal Fundraisers
- Training Calendar
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The 3rd Annual Paint the Pony Purple will be held on March 30, 2014 at

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Super NOVA                  
 
 March 14-16, 2014
September 19-21, 2014  
                      
YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc.
1303 Stokes Rd
Medford, NJ 08055-8632
 
Super NOVA is a weekend adventure for adults 29 years of age and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Super NOVA was specifically developed when the Epilepsy Foundation of NJ saw that so many of the Camp NOVA individuals were aging out with no similar alternative.
 
The purpose of Super NOVA is to:
  • Support individuals outside of their home
  • Assist in educational, enrichment and/or recreational activities
  • Promote inclusion through some community outings
  • Provide respite for the individual and the caregiver
The staff- ratio for this program is 3:1 and is not appropriate for individuals with high level of need or supports. Each person's application will be reviewed by Super NOVA Senior staff- for compatibility to this service.
 
Please contact Jenna for information at jandolora@efnj.com or
call 732-262-8020 ext. 218.
 
Limited space is available. Individuals budgets accepted! We accept credit cards and have payment plans.
  
 
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 2014 camps (ages 8-21)

Ocean County
July 21-25, 2014
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Daily
Toms River Intermediate South
1675 Pinewald Rd.
Beachwood, NJ 08722		Bergen County
August 11-15, 2014
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Daily
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
467 Grandview Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481


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.

  
  
Camp Nova

        

 

 

           

  

Camp NOVA is a wonderful opportunity for children and young adults living with epilepsy and other developmental disabilities to enjoy summer camp. Camp NOVA, which provides an exciting and independent camping experience in an environment filled with fun experiences and memories that last a lifetime, is a one-week overnight camp for young people ages 12-28. Camp activities include acting, arts and crafts, boating, fishing, karate, swimming and yoga.

 

August 3-9, 2014
LinWood MacDonald
YMCA 1 Flatbrook Rd.
Sandyston, NJ 07826

 

Click here for more information

 

  
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:  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: , 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:  December 14, 2013

click here for informational flier!!

 

 

  
Calendar 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.

 

 

Personal Fundraisers
  

Gather friends, family and co-workers for a fun event in support of The Family Resource Network. Popular fundraisers in the past have included concerts, bar or restaurant outing, bake sales, etc. We will gladly provide any information or promotional materials you may need for a successful event. Don't forget to share your success and photos from the event with us and we'll include you in our monthly e-zines!

 

In 2012, .96 cents of every dollar donated to The Family Resource Network went directly to programs and services. Feel confident in donating the money you worked so hard to raise, we will spend it wisely to support individuals in NJ with special needs and their families.

 

Use the following ideas to start planning your own event:

 

click here for ideas

  

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.