The FASD Knowledge Share Collective is an open space to share what you are doing in the field of FASD, discuss potential interests and ideas regarding recent developments in our states/territories/local areas, interstate, international, or cross-organizational collaborations, and any other ideas for sharing what has or hasn’t worked, challenges we’ve experienced, and how we can […]
Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with FASDs often go undiagnosed and suffer lifelong social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges. This […]
Join us for a 4-Session Training Series kicking off March 5th. Session #1: FASD in a Nutshell / Deep Dive into Risk Factors (March 5th – 10-11:30am EST) Define FASD and associated conditions, symptoms, risk factors, and explain why alcohol is dangerous to a developing fetus. Explain the prevalence of FASD un the US and […]
Our next gathering will be: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM PT The FASD Knowledge Share Collective is an open space to share what you are doing in the field of FASD, discuss potential interests and ideas regarding recent developments in our states/territories/local areas, interstate, international, or cross-organizational collaborations, and any other ideas for […]
Creating a Family has developed an evidence-based, specialized training aimed at increasing child welfare professionals’ knowledge of prenatal substance exposure and enhancing their confidence in supporting affected children and their foster, adoptive, and kinship parents. Through Creating a Family’s Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff, participants will be able to recognize the prevalence […]
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) affect an estimated 2 to 5 percent of children nationwide, yet many go undiagnosed due to high assessment costs, long wait times, stigma, and limited trained providers. Few interventions exist for this population. In this presentation, Drs. Blake Gimbel and Jeffrey Wozniak—child psychologists and FASD researchers—will share details about their […]
Creating a Family has developed an evidence-based, specialized training aimed at increasing child welfare professionals’ knowledge of prenatal substance exposure and enhancing their confidence in supporting affected children and their foster, adoptive, and kinship parents. Through Creating a Family’s Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff, participants will be able to recognize the prevalence […]
This training introduces participants to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its complex effects on young children. Through real-life examples and practical strategies, we’ll explore how FASD impacts learning, behavior, and social-emotional development and how early childhood environments can be adapted to better meet the needs of affected children. With a strong focus on understanding, […]
Learn strategies to help neurodiverse and trauma-affected children navigate online safety and digital challenges. Who else misses the days before parenting came with digital dilemmas? Technology safety is a concern for all families, but even more so for those raising children with trauma histories or neurodiverse needs. These children may be more vulnerable to the […]
Join advocates, clinicians, researchers, and professionals from around the country for three days of advocacy, action, collaboration, and community from September 15 to 17, 2025, in Washington, DC. Impact Week is your opportunity to use your voice to give FASD a seat at the table. Through workshops, advocacy, and symposiums, we will empower the community […]
Challenges and Changes: The Story of How the FASD Changmakers Came to Be and Do What They Do” Twenty years ago, two adults with FASD came together to challenge the system’s status quo. They decided to do something no one really thought people with FASD could do – change the message because if they didn’t […]
