Family Resource Associates, Inc.
Family Support & Resources
Support Groups & Workshops
Workshops for Parents
Effectively Managing Your Child's Behavior
Learn to deal more effectively with your children. The focus is on parenting children with developmental delays/disabilities, with suggestions to address the needs of all children in the family. This workshop emphasizes understanding the causes of problem behavior, the reinforcements for behavior, communication styles and valuable strategies for successful parenting. If both parents in the family are able to attend, the chances for
successful implementation of these ideas multiply! Attend our workshop!
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Toilet Training--Working Toward a Painless and Successful Transition from Diapers to Toilet
Gain new insight into the toilet training process to equip you with the skills to help your child achieve success. Specific issues that affect children with special needs to become toilet training are discussed, although the information is applicable to any child.
Transition to Preschool Workshop
Public preschool is just around the corner for your child who will be turning 3 years old within the next 12 months. Learn about the educational laws affecting the services your child can receive, by understanding the identification and evaluation process, creating an IEP, parental rights and obligations, and NJ procedural safeguards. Handouts and Q&A included.
Support Groups for Parents
Down Syndrome Parent Support Group
Quarterly meetings held in host family homes throughout Monmouth County. Each meeting has information, support and socializing and a guest speaker. Topics include: medical issues, social relationships, behavior, long-term goals, inclusion, housing, NDSS conference reviews, and much more. This group is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this group, please call 732-747-5310.
The Meeting of the Moms
This group provides parents with the opportunity to discuss issues of importance to families with young children, such as coping with the diagnosis of Down syndrome, and dealing with family members, friends and the community. Questions regarding medical concerns and developmental milestones are answered as well. Parents share ideas, parenting successes and community resources that have been helpful. The group meets monthly in a host family's home. Information, support and play time for the kids are part of each meeting. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this group, please call 732-747-5310. See our calendar for dates.
Support Group for Parents of Children with PDD/Autism
Receiving a diagnosis of PDD for your child can be overwhelming and frightening. Finding your way through the maze of information and services is difficult to negotiate alone. To address the many concerns of parents of young children on the Autism spectrum, FRA hosts a quarterly meeting at the FRA office. At each meeting, a particular topic is discussed, often with a guest speaker. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this group, please call 732-747-5310.
Parents of Children with Multiple Impairments
FRA offers a monthly support group for parents of children of all ages with multiple disabilities (including medical issues, seizures, visual impairments, etc.). The group combines discussion and peer support for a valuable experience. Meetings are on the last Tuesday of every month from 7:30 pm to 9:00pm at FRA.
Mom's Night Out
A self-support group designed for mothers of children with disabilities. The meetings are held at a parent's home. FUN, food and friendships abound! Staff does not attend this social group.
