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  • FASD: What Is It and What Do We Do About It? aka Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

    Via Zoom

    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 […]

    Free

  • FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in

    Via Zoom

    Do you have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act?  Want to give and receive updates? This weekly Zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. The dedicated staff of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give support, and cheer you on! The Zoom […]

  • Caregiver Support and Resource Navigation Group

    Virtual

    Participants will help determine the themes and topics covered to best support their needs. Topics may include: · Sharing the joys and challenges of caregiving for adults or youth transitioning into adulthood who have FASD or similar neurodiversity/disability. · Exchanging ideas and sharing successes. · Strengthening the caregiver-child relationship through a better understanding of your […]

    $20

  • FASD United Policy Forum

    Via Zoom

    The monthly forum is a regularly scheduled virtual meeting to brief advocates and guide policy outreach. The meetings are open to all FASD advocates. You can help ensure action on critical FASD legislation by joining the monthly FASD policy virtual forum and preparing to engage with your senators and representatives. Click to join the forums live […]

  • FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in

    Via Zoom

    Do you have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act?  Want to give and receive updates? This weekly Zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. The dedicated staff of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give support, and cheer you on! The Zoom […]

  • Affiliate Access

    Online

    The FASD United Affiliate Network Executive Council Meeting is held the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm Eastern.  This meeting is open to Affiliate Executive Council Members only.  To view a list of your Executive Council Members, click here: Affiliate Executive Council Members of the FASD United Affiliate Executive Council will be emailed […]

  • Affiliate Access

    Online

    The FASD United Affiliate Executive Council Meeting is held the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm Eastern.  This meeting is open to Affiliate Executive Council Members only.  To view a list of your Executive Council Members, click here: Affiliate Executive Council Members of the FASD United Affiliate Executive Council will be emailed a […]

  • Caregiver Support and Resource Navigation Group

    Virtual

    Participants will help determine the themes and topics covered to best support their needs. Topics may include: · Sharing the joys and challenges of caregiving for adults or youth transitioning into adulthood who have FASD or similar neurodiversity/disability. · Exchanging ideas and sharing successes. · Strengthening the caregiver-child relationship through a better understanding of your […]

    $20

  • FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in

    Via Zoom

    Do you have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act?  Want to give and receive updates? This weekly Zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. The dedicated staff of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give support, and cheer you on! The Zoom […]

  • Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff

    Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff

    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 […]

  • University of Minnesota – Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Web-based Brain Assessment Study

    Via Zoom

    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 […]

    Free

  • FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in

    Via Zoom

    Do you have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act?  Want to give and receive updates? This weekly Zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. The dedicated staff of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give support, and cheer you on! The Zoom […]