Education & Training
The Family Resource Network offers a variety of educational opportunities for both professionals and families.
Educational Opportunities
The Family Resource Network offers a variety of educational opportunities for both professionals and families. Our trainings and education programs are offered virtually and in person. Topics include epilepsy, autism, transition, IEP development, and caregiving, to name a few.
Autism Scholarship Program
A scholarship opportunity for graduating New Jersey high school residents with a diagnosis of Autism who plan on pursuing post-secondary education at a college or vocational level. Application due May 1.
Geographic area: Statewide
Contact: 732-262-8020
Epilepsy Public and Professional Presentations
Training and in-services on the medical, educational and social impact of epilepsy available to any interested organizations. Specialized training available for: school nurses, school personnel, students, seniors, first responders, and law enforcement.
Geographic area: Statewide
Contact: 800-336-5843
Epilepsy Scholarship Program
For graduating high school seniors with epilepsy who are pursuing their educational goals and who have financial need. Scholarship recipients are selected through a competitive process.
Geographic area: Statewide
Contact: 800-336-5843
KIDZ Connect
KIDZ Connect Training helps school-age children with intellectual & developmental disabilities successfully integrate with their peers in existing after school programs by providing free training to after school staff.
Geographic area: Statewide
Contact: 732-262-8020
Training Calendar
The online calendar provides professionals with a tool to help plan and promote events, as well as a place for family members and caregivers to access detailed information about activities in their area.
Geographic area: Statewide
Contact: 732-262-8020
Youth Caregiver Award
For outstanding caregiving service to a family member by an individual aged 18 or younger.
Geographic area: Statewide
Contact: 732-262-8020
Webinars
Interactive online sessions intended to assist family members and professionals
working within the field of disabilities. We welcome you to view our archived webinars at your convenience and to explore the upcoming sessions that are currently accepting registration.
Geographic area: Statewide
Contact: 800-372-6510
Epilepsy News from The Family Resource Center
- 48th Annual Golf Classic & DinnerThe 48th Annual Golf Classic is a day-long event in which guests enjoy 18 holes of golf at the Upper Montclair Country Club, New Jersey’s top private golf club.
- Seize the WaveSeize the Wave will give children the opportunity to have surf lessons by providing the necessary safeguards required while spreading education and awareness to the general public.
- 11th Annual Walk For The OneEpilepsy Services of New Jersey’s Walk for the One 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.
- 13th Annual Paint The Pony PurpleESNJ’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.
- Medicinal Cannabis SymposiumA virtual Medicinal Cannabis Symposium on April 20, 2022 to educate, inform, and inspire patients and caregivers about the appropriate pathways for safe access to medicinal cannabis.
- 2022 Epilepsy ScholarshipEpilepsy Services of New Jersey is pleased to announce a scholarship program for New Jersey high school seniors who have epilepsy.
- 2021 Glow Walk RunEpilepsy 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.
- 2021 Epilepsy ScholarshipEpilepsy Services of New Jersey is pleased to announce a scholarship program for New Jersey high school seniors who have epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Stories: The Steele FamilyThis is the Steele family. Barbara and her husband Jon Steele of Runnemede New Jersey, take care of their 47 year old daughter Kim who is brain damaged, legally blind […]
- Epilepsy Stories: Brittany BernathOn January 25, 2014, I woke up to my family standing around me, looking more concerned than I had ever seen them. Realizing that I was in a hospital bed, I […]