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TOUCH SOMEONE’S LIFE AS A

If you are interested in making a difference in the life of an individual, their family, and the community at large, consider becoming a volunteer with The Family Resource Network. The services and resources FRN and its affiliates offer have a long-lasting impact on the health and happiness of thousands of people in New Jersey. If you are interested in joining a special events planning committee or participating at a higher level, please contact Heather Comstock at (609) 392-4900. If you are interested in exploring available volunteer opportunities in more detail please contact our office at (800) FRN-2345.

www.familyresourcenetwork.org

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WE ARE TOUCHING LIVES 50 programs

With more than and services available for New Jersey residents living with epilepsy, developmental disabilities, and chronic illness, The Family Resource Network has been touching the lives of thousands of families across New Jersey for the past 6 years.

we served 27,188 people

In 2010, . Additionally, 183,778 visited our 5 websites and 9,200 people received our monthly e-zines. When you add these results to the thousands of people we reach through our fun annual events, such as the Walks for a Brighter Tomorrow and the Beach Bash, it is evident that we are making a difference in the health and happiness of thousands of families, and we are proud of those accomplishments. We could not accomplish all that we do without your generous support, and for that we, and the families we help, are grateful. There are numerous opportunities to support the mission. You could volunteer with us or one of our affiliates, host a fundraiser, share news about our services on your blog, or purchase an item from our Wish List. You could also leave a lasting legacy by including The Family Resource Network or one of our affiliates in your will. Planned gifts are the ultimate expression of your commitment and caring - an opportunity to invest in a shared vision.

$.96 of every $1

We are proud to say that in 2010, donated to FRN directly benefitted those we served. You can rest assured that your donation will have the greatest impact possible.

Now, let us look at all the ways we, and by extension you, touched lives during 2010.

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(800) FRN-2345 • www.familyresourcenetwork.org

THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN) is a family-focused human service organization that serves families and individuals affected by autism, chronic illness, disabilities, and epilepsy. FRN is composed of four affiliate organizations that work to improve the lives of their constituents.

HOW THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK

TOUCHES LIVES AUTISM FAMILY SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY offers after school services such as arts and crafts, physical education, music therapy, respite opportunities and recreational programs.

CAREGIVERS OF NEW JERSEY focuses on education, advocacy at the state and local levels, and information dissemination.

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY, an affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation, provides residential summer camp, educational workshops, scholarships, and referral programs.

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER OF NEW JERSEY is a “one-stop shop” for individuals searching for information about disabilities, services and programs on national, state and local levels. Their comprehensive Resource Database of services and programs keeps families informed and involved in the New Jersey Developmental Disability Community.

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2O1O HIGHLIGHTS NJ BIZ NONPROFIT INNOVATION AWARDS NOMINATION In 2010, FRN was nominated for the NJBiz Nonprofit Innovation Awards in the Collaboration Category for our Get FIT collaboration with Rowan University. Get FIT was designed to encourage healthy lifestyles in those with developmental disabilities, and it was an honor to be recognized for this program.

GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES FRN introduced Guardianship Services in 2010 to support and assist anyone who is interested in obtaining guardianship of an adult member with a developmental disability. This service allows FRN staff members to walk individuals through the pro se process so they may better represent themselves in court as they seek guardianship of their loved ones.

DDD SUCCESS STORY FSCNJ, an FRN affiliate, took over the troubled home and vehicle modification program with great success. FSCNJ provides technical assistance and payments for individuals that are navigating home and vehicle modification as well as families purchasing assistive devices. The referrals and process will be carried out as per the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

GET FIT EXPANDS In addition to continuing fitness programming and curriculum development at Rowan University, Get FIT expanded to 3 community partners. These include a personal trainer and nutrition coach, a high tech gym, and a hospital-based wellness center. Get FIT also developed a state-wide coalition.

“Respite means the world to families like ours!

Thank you!” - The Chin Family

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“The Saturday Recreation program and field trips have provided me with some much needed down time!

I can relax knowing my son is having fun and is in good care.” The Galati Family

TOUCHING LIVES:

AUTISM FAMILY SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY Autism Family Services of New Jerseyʼs (AFSNJ) Kidz Connect after school care program, which helps participating families find, pay for or create after school care for their under-18 child with a disability, expanded during 2010. AFSNJ now has two dozen Kidz Connect programs up and running in 5 counties. To prepare staff and mentors at traditional after school programs, AFSNJ provides training that greatly eases the transition for both students and staff.

TOUCHING LIVES:

In an effort to continue to empower parents and professionals with education advocacy information, AFSNJ hosted the Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference in April 2010 in Hackensack, NJ.

AFSNJ

THE CONFERENCE TOUCHED ON:

2O1O STATISTICS 1,952

children and adults received direct services

4,801

parents and professionals received the Autism Monthly e-zine

4,023 people received information or education services

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education law, rights and responsibilities and measurements that track progress and regression  S.M.A.R.T. IEPʼs  Tactics and strategies for effective advocacy  Tests

AFSNJ also presented a three-part series of Autism Awareness Workshops in 2010. “Make Friends with Autism I” was geared toward the business community and general public, while “Make Friends with Autism II” was designed to prepare families living with autism to interact successfully with the community. “Sibling Connection - Creating Positive Experiences for Siblings” discussed the importance of providing a healthy happy household that addresses the needs of all. The third workshop, “The NJ Insurance Reform Act: An Autism Update,” provided information for parents on how to seek possible funding through their insurance companies in response to a recently passed bill requiring health benefits coverage for certain therapies that target autism and other developmental disabilities. Workshops were instructed by Annette Becklund, MSW, LCSW , Adrienne Robertiello, and Valerie Powers Smith, Esq..

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Received the “Friends of PACE Award” at the Special Needs Expo in Sewaren, NJ for our strong and supportive workshops, conferences and training opportunities



Hosted a successful 6th Annual Beach Bash in Belmar, NJ



Partnered on the creation and distribution of a new brochure, “Autism, Epilepsy & Seizures: How to Recognize the Signs and Basic First Aid When You Do” in conjunction with the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation



AFSNJ was selected as a beneficiary of the 2010 SEA Paddle event in NYC

AFSNJ

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SPOTLIGHTED PROGRAM

DINNER AND A THERAPIST “DINNER AND A THERAPIST” PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES HANDLE THE STRESS OF RAISING A CHILD WITH AUTISM. The alarming rise in autism diagnoses and the need for intensive, lifelong care have produced physical and emotional pressures on families serving these children. AFSNJ developed “Dinner and a Therapist,” a 3-part seminar series that explored the issues facing families raising a child on the Autism Spectrum. The series was funded by The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and reached 105 parents and 75 children.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDED: 

Self-Nurture: The Ability to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others



Healthcare for You and Your Family: Maintaining Good Mental, Physical and Emotional Health



The Sibling Issue: Minimizing the Impact of Autism on the Sibling

TWO ADDITIONAL TOPICS WERE COVERED: 

How to Judge an Autism Treatment…and How to Avoid Autism Quackery



The Creation and Maintenance of a Family Support Group

877-AFS-4477 www.autismfamilyservicesnj.org

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“Living out in the community has really enriched Daniel’s life.

He feels so at peace and he has hope for a better future?” Jose & Aileen Rivera (Support Coordination Family)

TOUCHING LIVES:

CAREGIVERS OF NEW JERSEY Caregivers of New Jersey (CNJ) continued to positively impact and improve the lives of the more than 1.1 million caregivers during 2010. With the number of caregivers in the state growing, CNJ has become a go-to source of information and answers on all caregivingrelated concerns and issues.

TOUCHING LIVES:

CAREGIVER

2O1O STATISTICS 30,000

children under the age of 18 are caregivers.

$300

billion annually in care was provided by caregivers

As an organization that focuses on advocacy, CNJ actively supported the paid Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Through tenacious advocacy work, New Jersey became the third state to guarantee 6 weeks a year of paid leave for caregivers, and 2010 was the first full year that this critical support was available. CNJ also developed a Support Coordination team in 2010 to support many of the 1,850 individuals living in developmental centers who wish to transition into the community. This transition process is a collaborative effort that allows individuals to choose where they would like to live and who they would like to support them. To better reach and support the caregivers of veterans, CNJ formed a partnership with the Veteran's Administration (VA) in 2010. As a member of our advisory board the VA will share resources with CNJ, and help make their programs and services more accessible to veterans and their families.

44 - 55 million people provided care for a loved one in the United States.

“I felt so stressed without a break before.

I can breathe and relax now.” - The Farrell Family

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Collaborated with the Veterans Administration on select speaking engagements



Launched the effort to sponsor the Ocean County Caregiver Coalition, which grew to 26 members



Sponsored the 20th anniversary of the signing of the American with Disabilities Act at the State House



Continue to establish county-based coalitions

SPOTLIGHTED PROGRAM

CAREGIVER AWARENESS MONTH MEMBERS OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE LEGISLATURE CELEBRATE CAREGIVER AWARENESS MONTH WITH CAREGIVERS OF NEW JERSEY. Caregivers of New Jersey observed National Caregiver Awareness Month at the State House on November 22nd. Six members of the legislature attended the meet-andgreet event, including representatives from Morris, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington Counties. Jordan Green, Program Manager of The National Alliance for Caregiving, announce the findings of several new national surveys, including one on caregiving and the military at the event.

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“ Your EFNJ lesson prepared our students: to be calm during a classroom episode, follow their teacher's direction, understand what “M” is facing, and to be open and supportive of her in the future. She is very open about this health issue and is very pleased that her classmates were prepared that day and will be able to help her in the future if necessary.” Cathy Ann Tortella, School Nurse, Nehaunsey Middle School

TOUCHING LIVES:

THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY

TOUCHING LIVES:

EFNJ

2O1O STATISTICS 4,578

parents and professionals received the Epilepsy News

11,292 people trained statewide in 2010 by EFNJ about epilepsy and seizure first aid

4,022,464

People were exposed to epilepsy awareness efforts through the media

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The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ) was excited to celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2010. Founded in 1970 after a meeting of like-minded individuals in West Orange, EFNJ quickly became involved in advocacy and education on behalf of those living with epilepsy. In 1983, EFNJ became “amicus curiae” in a major unemployment case that went to the NJ Supreme Court; 5 years later, the court handed down a decision that forbid companies from firing employees for having epilepsy. From EFNJʼs efforts to support the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 to receiving the Rosalyn Carter Institute/NJ Caregiving Award for Helping Hands Program, EFNJ has worked to improve lives across the state and looks forward to accomplishing much more over the next 40 years. 2010 also saw the establishment of a long awaited statewide task force on epilepsy by Governor Chris Christie. The task force will develop recommendations to educate the public and healthcare professionals about epilepsy and treatments and address psychosocial issues, such as depression, discrimination and stigmatization. Approximately 125,000 New Jersey residents have epilepsy, and in 70% of the cases, no known cause exists. Modern treatment can control seizures in about 85% of cases, however the public often perceives epilepsy as a sign of intellectual disability, mental illness or aggression. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a 30% unemployment rate in adults with seizures.

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Successfully advocated for the establishment of a statewide task force on epilepsy that was signed into law by NJ Governor Chris Christie



Selected by the national Epilepsy Foundation to pilot a new middle school education program titled “Take Charge of the Storm”



Nicole Hartmann, head of the New Jersey Youth Council, was chosen to serve on the National Epilepsy Youth Council



Partnered with the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group to present a free half-day conference for families titled “Understanding Epilepsy” at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ

TOUCHING LIVES:

EFNJ

2O1O HIGHLIGHTS

SPOTLIGHTED PROGRAM

DISORDER: THE HISTORY OF EPILEPSY IN AMERICA BRINGS EPILEPSY AWARENESS TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A UNIQUE EXHIBITION. In 2010, EFNJ sponsored “Disorder: The History of Epilepsy in America,” a unique, mobile exhibition that took visitors on an intellectual and emotional journey through the medical social and political landscape of this complex and elusive disorder. It opened on January 16, 2010 in Bordentown, NJ and explored heart-rending stories of young children taken from their homes and forced to live in isolated communities, as well as positive developments in cuttingedge treatments for epilepsy that are on the horizon. The mobile display is avaialble for traveling exhibition, please contact (800) 336-5843 for further details.

“You were right about epilepsy. Just because you have it doesn't mean you are different

from everyone else. It made me feel as if I knew more then a parent or child.” 5th Grade student at Gables School in Neptune, NJ (after attending a Thinking About Epilepsy presentation)

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“The presenters were well informed and had life experiences themselves.

They knew what we were talking about!” Attendee of a Life Line for the Journey Presentation

TOUCHING LIVES:

THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER OF NEW JERSEY The Family Support Center of New Jersey (FSCNJ) is a “one-stop shop” for individuals searching for information about disabilities, services and programs on national, state and local levels.

TOUCHING LIVES:

Introduced in 2010, Sibshops, was designed for siblings ages 8-12, who often have the longest lasting relationship with an individual who has a disability. In addition to receiving peer support, Sibshop participants play games, learn about their siblings' disabilities and the services they receive. Many brothers and sisters have feelings that are difficult to express, even to a friend; at the monthly Sibshops events, they share these feelings with other young kids who truly understand.

FSCNJ

2O1O STATISTICS 72,567

Joseph something that is his,

“Thank you for giving and a place for the focus to be about him.”

Denise Casper (parent referencing child’s participation in Sibshops)

visitors to the FSCNJ website

4,918

people received the monthly e-zine, Family Support Chronicle

13,923 people received information or education services

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FSCNJ also provides technical assistance for individuals who are navigating home and vehicle modification and adaptive technology. FSCNJ streamlines the process and walks families through what can be a difficult procedure, ultimately allowing their loved one to move freely in their own home, travel in the family vehicle, communicate using an assistive device, and more.

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Introduced the 7th edition of the Options Manual, and the first version translated into Spanish, “Manual de Opciones”



Collaborated with the Best Day Foundation to provide a free interactive day at the beach for FSCNJ families



Hosted the 6th Annual Women's Caregiver Retreat



Launched the FSCNJ Facebook Page



The 2010 National Caregivers Conference featured cutting edge technology for caregivers

TOUCHING LIVES:

FSCNJ

2O1O HIGHLIGHTS

SPOTLIGHTED PROGRAM

TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES FSCNJ OFFERS USEFUL TRAINING SESSIONS FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. Since 2004, FSCNJ has been conducting training sessions for families, and in 2010 they trained over 2,000 people. Through the interactive sessions intended to assist families of children with developmental disabilities, they targeted different age ranges in order to address specific needs. The first training session, “Life Line for the Journey”, presents vision building, person-centered activities, and an overview of the different state systems. The second, “Pathways to Adult Life,” is dedicated to the needs of children between the ages of 14 and 19 and focuses heavily on parent education and advocacy as children transition from school to adult life. The third, “Preparation for Life After 21,” is a two-part training series designed to specifically address the concerns of students with developmental disabilities ages 19 through 21 and their families as they quickly approach the end of their education entitlement. This training provides detailed information on the adult service options, encourages participants to examine various options, and actively participate in making informed choices. In addition to these three core trainings, the FSCNJ presented seven additional specialized learning opportunities on topics such as “Make Friends with Autism” and “Guidelines for Families Response to Crisis”.

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FRNʼs popular annual events are a fun way to raise funds for the various programs and services that it provides to families and individuals here in New Jersey. Whether you are an avid golfer or love to dance to the sounds of Bourbon Street, our events are always memorable. FRN looks forward to seeing you at one!

MARDI GRAS Every winter, FRN brings the excitement and energy of Bourbon Street with entertainment that includes a Dixieland Band, strolling magician, stilt walkers, jugglers, and more.

NORTH GOLF CLASSIC For more than thirty years, the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey has hosted the annual North Jersey Golf Classic that attracts golfers from around the state.

SEASIDE SOIREE The popular Seaside Soiree finds guests dining and dancing the night away with the ocean as backdrop.

WALK FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW The family friendly 5k walks are followed by a Family Fun Day featuring entertainment and refreshments. The walk expanded in 2010 to include a second location in Seaside Heights, NJ, in addition to the ongoing walk in Edison.

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2010 Financial Audit Reports Each year, FRN touches thousands of individuals and families by carefully using funds to do as much as possible for those who need the programs and services FRN and its affiliates offer.

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The Family Resource Network, Inc. and Affiliates [a Non-Profit Organization]

Combined Financial Statements • Year Ended December 31, 2010

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SUPPORT & REVENUE

SUPPORT & REVENUE $8,843,972

Grants ..............................................................$7,932,730

$136,514 $229,151

Fundraising & Project Income ........................$517,135

$28,442

$517,135

Consumer Fees................................................$229,151 Contributions ....................................................$136,514 Investment Income ..........................................$28,442

Grants Fundraising & Project Income Consumer Fees

Total Support & Revenue ................................$8,843,972

Contributions Investment Income

EXPENSES Program Services ............................................$8,294,051 Management and General ..............................$127,673

EXPENSES $8,606,423 $127,673

$184,699

Fundraising ......................................................$184,699 Total Expenses ................................................$8,606,423 Change in Net Assets ..................................$237,549 Net Assets, Beginning of Year ....................$1,310,161

Program Services Management and General Fundraising

Net Assets, End of Year ..............................$1,547,710

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We are proud to say that $0.96 of every $1 donated to The Family Resource Network goes directly to services. We would not be able to provide support to families in need without the gifts of our donors.

HELP

WITH YOUR THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK GIFT MATCHING PROGRAMS Allstate AT&T Goldman Sachs Merck & Schering-Plough Morgan Stanley Pfizer PSE&G

GRANTS & CONTRACTS Administration on Developmental Disabilities NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities NJ Division of Disability Services NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities Social Security Administration

Leadership Club ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. Warren Josephson Mr. John Oroho, Esq. Mr. John Perlowski Lexus of Englewood (EFNJ) Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Toresco

MAJOR GIFT DONORS Humanitarian Circle ($15,000+) Mr. Robert DʼAvanzo

Benefactor ($2,500-$4,999) Dr. Evan Fertig Dr. Eric Geller Mr. Michael Rinaldo

Mr. John Sebastiano Supporter ($1,000-2,4999) Mr. John Dalton Friend ($500-$999) Mr. Peter Donnelly, Esq. Mr. Scott Weaver FRN DONATIONS Mr. & Mrs. Eric Joice Ms. Cynthia Lynch

AUTISM FAMILY SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY GRANTS & CONTRACTS Accenture American General Life Co. Horizon Foundation Michael Inzelbuch, Esq. Surfer's Environmental Alliance Verizon Foundation Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Whole Foods Market AUTO DONATIONS Mr. John Gattuso Mr. David Miller Mr. Donato Picaro Ms. Janel Tenerelli

AFSNJ COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group ($2,405) Long Branch Half Marathon Organizer: Anna-Maria Pittella Monmouth County Vocational School ($808) Type-A-Thon Rutherford Special Parents Network ($1,138) Yoga & Zumba Fundraiser Organizer: Liz Forte AFSNJ DONATIONS Community Options, Inc. Monmouth County Career CenterStudent Activity Fund Ms. Nancy Denholtz Ms. Amy Downey

Ms. Stephanie Gironda Mr. & Mrs. Eliot Goldberg Mr. & Mrs. Saul Gorman Mr. Joseph Haynes Mr. & Mrs. Dov Koller Ms. Anne T. Lyons Mr. Dave Pantaleone Mr. Scott Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Zammatore PAYROLL DONATIONS Ms. Donna M. Everett, ETS Ms. Wendy Moy Murcia Ms. Leena Naik, ETS TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF Mario T. Barone Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Post

James McLaughlin Ms. Margaret Regan Joseph William Hardiman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Denis Campbell Ms. Josy Morrissey Coughlin Ms. Mary Ann Early LeGene Farruggio Ms. Lynn Fermaglich Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kane Ms. Mary Anne Maletto Ms. Rita McCabe Mr. John Newbury Ms. Josephine Polichemi Ms. Margaret Regan Mr. Dale Sleeper

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER OF NEW JERSEY GRANTS & CONTRACTS Amerigroup Community Care Eisai, Inc. Ortho-McNeil - Janssen Pharma, Inc.

GENERAL DONATIONS Elisabeth Ann and Scott A. Kratka Antonia Muscatelli

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY GRANTS & CONTRACTS Accenture Anita Kauffman Foundation Frank E. Walsh/Sandy Hill Foundation Division of Disability Services Epilepsy Foundation - National Office Henry Kessler Foundation Lundbeck, Inc. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group NJ Office of Prevention of Developmental Disabilities UCB Pharma United Way of Monmouth County BEQUESTS The estate of Wendy Fromm CAMP NOVA DONATIONS CIFI ($10,000) PACE ($5,000) UCB Pharma ($1,500) Accenture ($1,200) Ad Life ($1,200) Bimbo Bakeries (2) ($1,200) ESM Ferolie ($1,200) Dr. & Mrs. Eric Geller ($1,200) Mr. Mark Ginsberg ($1,200)

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Mr. Gus Lebiak ($1,200) JʼOH Metro ($1,200) Mr. Warren Josephson ($1,200) AUTO DONATIONS Mr. Marshall Alston The Malkin Family

George White Middle School ($445) Walk-a-Thon Organizers: George G. White Family & Faculty Association Ketler Elementary School ($95.00) Purple Day Fundraiser

EFNJ COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS Alpine Elementary School ($3,053.57) Walk-a-thon Organizer: Jack Dau & Sparta Alpine PTA

Michael Meehan Memorial Fund ($5,333) Annual Memorial BBQ Organizers: The Meehan Family & Loran DeLuca

All Saints Academy ($400) Dress Down Day Organizers: Student Council Officers

Mount Calvary Baptist Church ($790) Handbag & Jewelry Auction Organizer: Zelda Bethea

Bella Capelli Hair Design ($520) Purple Hair Extensions Organizer: Christy Venturini

New Hope Beading ($573.75) Jewelery Sales Organizer: Caroline Magda

Bike To Beat Epilepsy - Shawn Danesi Memorial Ride ($3,923.01) Organizer: Gina Trish

Orchard Hill Elementary School ($3,819.28) Epilepsy Awareness Month Donation Drive Organizers: Debbie & Olivia Wierzbicki

Colts Neck High School ($836) Donation Drive Organizer: Micki Crisafulli

Parsippany-Hills High School ($950) Epilepsy Awareness Bracelet Sales Organizers: Stephen & Donna Campana

Saint Francis of Assisi ($97.25) Purple Day Fundraiser EFNJ DONATIONS Ms. Barbara Alsieux AON Corporation Dr. Hermann & Ursula Boehnke Mary Ellen Bolton - Ketler Elementary School Mr. & Mrs. Peter Byers Colts Neck High School Student Activities Ms. Harriette C. Dorf Ms. Danira Drnda-Dokovic Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ferguson Ms. Lynne Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Forte Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias Charities Foundation, Inc. Ms. Angela Kaufmann Ms. Mimal Patel Community Foundation of New Jersey via Frank E. Walsh/Sandy Hill Foundation St. Francis of Assisi Mr. & Mrs. David Swallow Ms. Jennifer Wajda-Cuhney Ms. Catherine Walz

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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY, CONTʼD PAYROLL DONATIONS Ms. Mary Adams Ms. Linda B. Angeline Ms. Regina Aweau Ms. Peggy Ann Bankston Ms. Carolyn Barbella Mr. Joe Bollendorf Ms. Donna Bruno Mr. James Buccine Ms. Alyssa Buxbaum Mr. Philip Campbell Mr. Giuseppe Chila Mr. Anthony Coan Ms. Theresa Cooper Mr. Joe Currier Mr. Regis Dalton Ms. Nancy Delloiacono Ms. Eulalia Dinkins Ms. Gina Forte Ms. Jean Garozzo Ms. Sally Goslin Ms. Shannon Higgins-Gruber Mr. Demetrice Jacobs-Tarver Mr. James King Ms. Michelle H. Leszega Clouse Ms. Kristine Liska Ms. Maureen McNamara Ms. Lori Moore Mr. James Murphy Ms. Catherine Narducci Ms. Vicki O'Neil Navnitkumar Patel Wasiulla Rafi Mr. Joseph Rocca Mr. Michael Russo Ms. Sandra Russo Ms. Ruth Skay Ms. Mary Skrajewski Mr. Kenneth Smolinski Ms. Lisa Snyder Ms. Suzanne Tucker Ms. Michele Villalba Mr. Alan Wierzbicki Ms. Sandra Williams Mr. Warren Josephson Mr. James Murphy Ms. Charlene Sexton Ms. Wendy Moy Murcia TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF Frankie James Bethany Baptist Church Kaye Dursik Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Antonia Rodriguez DeCosta - Sunshine Club Michelle Idler Dermody Ms. Rita Marie Fischer Rufus L. Bausher Ms. Janet Anne Jurgielewicz Shawn Michelle Danesi Mr. William Lee, Jr. Lois M. Joice Ms. Cynthia Lynch Antoinette D. Madjor Ms. Mary Madjor Patricia Skurat Mr. John Skurat Anthony Wonsala Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Youngman Marie McKenzie Mr. & Mrs. Arnie Donner

In Memory of Anthony Fachado Mr. William C. Brewster Mr. Allen Rossner In Memory of Jill Fowler Mr. & Mrs. Martin Blumenthal Mr. Gerald Elcock Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Fowler Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Jack Odell Ms. June Robinson In Memory of Miriam Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Rossetti Ms. Patricia Ann Walker In Memory of Mary Maffei Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gillo Mr. & Mrs. Peter Guarino Mr. & Mrs. Charles Johnson Kerry & Lauren McVey Ms. Norma Sewall Nichols Ralph V. Oswald Photography Mr. & Mrs. John Stavick In Memory of Mary Murray Ms. Cyndi Austin Ms. Alicia Aydin Mr. Arthur Ballway Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Basso Ms. Rose Ann Bertscha Ms. Judith Binder Mr. Kevin Brennan Ms. Mary Casey Mr. & Mrs. Sean Casey Ms. Ellen Castaneda Ms. Mary Ann Clark Mr. & Mrs. Leo Donohue Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey England Joe & Mary Connelly Fahrion Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ferrara The Ferrara Family Mr. & Mr.s Herbert Franke Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hammer Mr. & Mrs. Walter Holt Mr. & Mrs. John Hotchkiss Ms. Josephine Gibson Ms. Carrie Jasper Ms. Patrice Jennette Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kalt Mr. & Mrs. Paul Khoudary Mr. & Mrs. Fred Klatsky Mr. & Mrs. William Knapp Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Kotz Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kovac Jr. Ms. Julie Lent Ms. Deborah Leskie Ms. Debra Lynch Ms. Laura Marino Mr. Robert Martorelli Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mayell Memorial School Sunshine Fund Mr. & Mrs. Peter Moy Ms. Ann Mulligan Ms. Kathleen Murray Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray Mr. & Mrs. Tom Murray Mr. Rob Neilley Ms. Carolyn Norton Ms. Eileen Orsini Mr. Michael Orsini Mr. William Orsini Paws-A-While Grooming & Pet Shop Ms. Carmen Rivello Mr. Charles Rizzie, III Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosella Ms. Judith Ruggiero Mr. & Mrs. Dan Sackman Mr. Michael Sackman Mr. & Mrs. Fernando Salvador

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sepulveres Mr. & Mrs. Warren Sim Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Simi Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Solfaro Mr. John Staub Mr. & Mrs. Dan Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Nick Tatton Ms. Kathleen Tiernan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vonbriel Mr. & Mrs. Walter Walling Mr. Barry Warren Mr. & Mrs. Martin Wirth E. Wlazlowski Ms. Donna Zeoli Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zeoli Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ziegler Ms. Gloria Zimmerman

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Meredith Ms. Anne R. Quirsfeld Mr. & Mrs. Rick Russell Ms. Nina Lutz Stanson Mr. & Mrs. Arthur VanRiper Ms. Janet Villano Mr. & Mrs. Paul West Woodcliff Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ms. Mary Beth Zeman

In Memory of Charles Papa Mr. & Mrs. Franco Borrelli Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Papa Mr. & Mrs. John Papa Ms. Mary June Rose

Bradley A. Lipitz Ms. Harriette C. Dorf

In Memory of Olivia Gwen Reynolds Ms. Linda Anthony Mr. & Mrs. Kwame Asante Ms. Joanne Branin Mr. Michael Bitritto Ms. Leora Ernestine Broady Ms. Cynthia Campbell Mr. & Mrs. James Corkins Ms. Kathleen Deangelo Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Evelyn Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fernandez Ms. Jewell Gaither Ms. Gail Geoghan The Geoghan Family Ms. Andrea D. Gershowitz Ms. Judith Gray Mr. Don Harris Ms. Phyllis Hailes Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hollister Ms. Letty Sinclair Hudak Ms. Lyn Krueger Ms. Sharon Kugel Mr. & Mrs. Charles McGee Ms. Camellia Mero Ms. Maureen Micales MLK School Rm 35 MLK Social Club Ms. Lisa Moore National Pan-Hellnic Council of Central Jersey Ms. Carolyn Noble North Atlantic Region Board of Soroptimist International of the Americas Mr. & Mrs. Charles Page Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Ramer Mr. & Mrs. Kareem Rogers Mr. Gregory Roseburgh Ms. Barbara Santoro Mr. & Mrs. Richard Semple Soroptimist International of Manhattan Ms. Melanie Stokes Ms. Vera Stokes Toastmasters Club Ms. Maria Tsitsiragos Union County Womenʼs Political Caucus Ms. Rebecca Walker Mr. & Mrs. Graham Ward Ms. Rhonda Williams

In Memory of John J. Toal, Jr. Ms. Jean Ann Lacorte Mr. & Mrs. William Potter Zook Dinon P.A. Certified Public Accountants TRIBUTES IN HONOR OF Alyssa Bachner Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bachner

Edie Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Eisenstein Mr. & Mrs. John Hanrahan in Honor of Their Wedding Guests Jenna Lynn Marcoux Mr. & Mrs. Robert Marcoux Jennavieve Toy Janiver Presbyterian PDC Catherine Whiter in honor of her daughterʼs wedding In Honor of Gabriele Quinlan Mr. & Mrs. Craig Dobson Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly MICHAEL MEEHAN EMERGENCY MEDICATION FUND Ms. Loran DeLuca Mr. & Mrs. Walter Holz Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kirchner Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rees Scottrade Mr. & Mrs. Edward Waldron Mr. & Mrs. Mark Winters Mr. Steven Yealdhall ROBIN PRELL FUND The Blum Family Mr. & Mrs. Arnie Donner Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Dunberg Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Karmiller Mr. & Mrs. Michael Katz Ms. Rochell Midler Mr. & Mrs. Michael Prell Ms. Naomi Prell Mr. & Mrs. Harry Silver Mr. & Mrs. Mark Winters

The Family Resource Network greatfully acknowledges the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities for itʼs significant support of programs and services.

In Memory of Francis Patrick Ryan Jr. Ms. Patricia Angelosante Mr. Michael Budinsky Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Dowie Jr. Mr. Jack Doyle Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn Flower Mr. Gaetano Maida

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PRESIDENT Robert L. D’Avanzo Accenture

DIRECTOR John Dalton IT Initiatives

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Warren Josephson Accenture

DIRECTOR Peter T. Donnelly, ESQ. Graham Curtin, P.A.

VICE PRESIDENT Eric B. Geller, M.D. Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery TREASURER John M. Sebastiano Pegasus Asset Management, Inc.

DIRECTOR Evan J. Fertig, M.D. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group DIRECTOR Kenneth R. Levine First Capital Securities, Inc.

SECRETARY John Patrick Oroho, ESQ. Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.

DIRECTOR Gahan J. Pandina Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals

CHAIRMAN Michael P. Rinaldo Fleishman-Hillard

DIRECTOR John Perlowski Black Rock, Inc.

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Thomas G. Ferguson

DIRECTOR Scott V. Weaver Educational Testing Service

DIRECTOR Keith Behrens Van Duyne, Behrens & Co., P.A.

20 2010 Annual Report

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Eric M. Joice The Family Resource Network

FRN BOARD MEETING

SCHEDULE January 20, 2010 6 PM Porzio, Bromberg & Newman Offices Morristown, NJ April 28, 2010 6 PM Porzio, Bromberg & Newman Offices Morristown, NJ September 15, 2010 6 PM Porzio, Bromberg & Newman Offices Morristown, NJ November 18, 2010 6 PM Porzio, Bromberg & Newman Offices Morristown, NJ

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