Family Resource Network News
2020 Autism Beach Bash
The AFSNJ Autism Beach Bash is held each summer on the 7th Ave. beach in Belmar, NJ and features a surf camp with Surfer’s Healing, a California based nonprofit specializing in working with children with special needs. Due to restrictions brought on by the pandemic,...
2020 Glow Walk Run
Epilepsy Services of New Jersey’s Glow Walk Run is a Halloween themed 5k walk/run complete with assorted activities and resources for families to enjoy while aiding ESNJ’s quest in raising funds and spreading awareness to improve the quality of life of those living with Epilepsy.
44th Annual Golf Classic & Dinner
The 44th annual Golf Classic is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a full day of golf and food while also helping Epilepsy Services of New Jersey raise the necessary funds to create programs and services that improve the quality of life of those living with...
2020 EDGE Scholarship
The Family Resource Network is pleased to announce the existence of a scholarship program for New Jersey high school seniors who are blind or visually impaired. We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors who are blind or visually...
2020 Autism Scholarship
Autism Family Services of New Jersey is pleased to announce the existence of a scholarship program for New Jersey high school seniors who have autism. We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with Autism who plan to attend a college or...
2020 Epilepsy Scholarship
Epilepsy Services of New Jersey is pleased to announce the existence of a scholarship program for New Jersey high school seniors who have epilepsy. We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with Epilepsy who plan to attend a college or...
Paint The Pony Purple 2020
Save the Date – Sunday, November 1st, 2020 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm. ESNJ’s Paint the Pony Purple is held every year at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park New Jersey to raise awareness for Epilepsy and provide a safe and fun concert for individuals with Epilepsy and their families.
National Caregivers Conference (Virtual Conference – More Information Coming Soon)
The Family Resource Network, New Jersey based organization, will convene many of the nation’s industry leaders and family caregivers for the 2020 National Caregivers Conference (NCC), scheduled for Oct. 15-16, 2020. (Virtual Conference - More Information Coming Soon)...
FRN Impact Awards
The FRN Impact Awards aims to honor and appreciate the meritorious impact that its partners, supporters and stakeholders have had in advancing its mission to offer individuals and their families with continuing needs the greatest opportunities, resources and services...
The Family Resource Network Gets A New Office
East Windsor NJ – The Family Resource Network (FRN) is excited to announce the official opening of its new facility located at 50 Millstone Rd, Building 300 Suite 201, East Windsor, NJ. The President and CEO of the Princeton-Mercer Chamber of Commerce – Peter...
Epilepsy Alliance America Celebrates its First Year and Launches New Website!
On July 23, 2018 eight (8) State-based non-profit organizations, serving approximately 1 million people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders, united to form the Epilepsy Alliance America (EAA), a national organization dedicated to providing local support, care,...
1st Annual ESNJ Mother’s Brunch
On May 19th Epilepsy Services of New Jersey hosted our first annual Mother’s Brunch at the Moonshine Supper Club in Millburn. The brunch celebrated mothers of individuals with epilepsy for all that they do, day in and day out. Attendees enjoyed a delicious brunch and...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are excited! But just what is mental health? MentalHealth.gov defines it as "...our emotional, psychological, and social well-being." This means that mental health plays a large role in how we think and feel on a daily...
2019 Respite Getaway Calendar
Revised 2019 Calendar for Respite Getaway (January-December) Please contact your DDD Case Manager (if you do not have your own budget) and request a referral for a weekend. Get your friends together and contact the FRN Coordinator (Gloria) to join us! Fees: $950 or...
Purple Day for Epilepsy Around the World (2019)
Purple Day for Epilepsy is a worldwide grassroots annual event. It is celebrated every year on March 26th and is intended to increase awareness of epilepsy. Cassidy Megan along with her mom started this initiative back in 2008 and it quickly grew into a global...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Disability Awareness Month! The Family Resource Network would like to encourage everyone to join in on this celebration of many accomplishments, contributions and talents offered by the developmental disability community. Spreading awareness and...