Month: May 2024
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National Foster Care Month: Another Year with Arnold Eby of the NFPA
Last year, we celebrated National Foster Care Month by interviewing the National Foster Parent Association’s (NFPA) Executive Director Arnold Eby, which you can read here. Child welfare, more specifically foster care, is a table FASD United hopes to secure a steady voice in as we intersect with other knowledgeable groups. This year, as our organizations…
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FASD NPN Spotlight: The University of Texas at Austin
FASD United is excited to continue spotlighting each CDC National Partner Network organization. The National Partner Network (NPN) is a collaborative coalition of organizations dedicated to advancing key goals, including reducing prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and substance use, enhancing support services and access to care, and improving the identification and health of children and families affected…
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Pull Up a Seat: Center for RR/ED’s Youth and Family Advisory Council Accepting Applications
It’s crucial to ensure that FASD is not only recognized but also actively included in discussions and decision-making processes within justice environments. By providing a platform for FASD to have a voice, we can address the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with FASD who come into contact with the justice system. This is…
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Women’s Health Month: 5 Ways to Flip the Script
In response to this year’s Women’s Health Month in May, FASD United wants to flip the script on prenatal alcohol exposure. We often hear messages that suggest that prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and FASD are the responsibility of women during pregnancy. In fact, men and partners have a crucial role to play as well. PAE and FASD are…
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Happy Mother’s Day from FASD United
As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all mothers, caregivers, and guardians who tirelessly support us. This rings true for mothers and caregivers in our community supporting those living with FASDs. At FASD United, we support birth mothers with substance use disorders, birth mothers who drank before recognition of pregnancy,…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “Hello everyone,…