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Add to Calendar 2023-08-16 18:30:00 2023-08-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Family Support Services 101: Who, What, How, and Why? Family Support Services 101: Who, What, How, and Why? Presented by Francis Riso, MSW and Brittany Riso, MSEd, MSW Candidate Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual Attendance: ZOOM FREE Registration: (registration required) https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkf-Cvqj4vHdwwdmJ9MobF3m_VIjUHdiS4 Upon completing registration, you will receive an e-mail with webinar call-in information All trainings will have closed captioning. ASL interpretation available upon request. Need additional information or any accommodations? Contact Nancy Nowak at Disability Rights New York: Nancy.Nowak@drny.org or 516.238.1261 Learning Objective: Participants will be given an overview of the Family Support Services (FSS) Program. FSS helps families who are caring at home for a relative with a developmental disability by providing aid to the caregiver, enhancing family stability and preserving family unity. Presenters: Francis Riso: Contact Number: (607) 798-7117 Ext: 324 Email: f.riso@hcaserves.com Social worker currently employed at Helping Celebrate Abilities in Johnson City, NY; professional responsibilities include providing Article 16 mental health counseling, in-home Family Support Services, and assisting CPSE faculty to support students and families in navigating local resources. Brittany Riso: Contact Number: (607) 930-3735 Email: risob@southerntierconnect.org Care Coordination Manager currently employed at Southern Tier Connect who helps individuals with developmental disabilities access Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) services. https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkf-Cvqj4vHdwwdmJ9MobF3m_VIjUHdiS4

Family Support Services 101: Who, What, How, and Why?