FASD United

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training
2025-08-19 10:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-18 10:30 - 16:30 UTC | Via Zoom
FMF Foundations is a CDC-recommended, evidence-based behavioral intervention for families raising children (ages 3 to 13) with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) or FASD, and challenging behavior. Best suited for mental health providers, it offers ready-to-use materials and clinical strategies that are well organized to support families navigating complex situations, including early adversity and family stress. You’ll receive an application after completing the registration.. The application deadline is July 28, 2025.
Training dates are Aug 18, 19, 26 & Sept 2, 12* or 19*, 2025. (* dependent on size)
Join an International Movement in FASD Intervention
Families Moving Forward Foundations (formerly Families Moving Forward Program) stands as one of only four CDC-recommended interventions for FASD, representing a breakthrough in supporting families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. As an FMF Specialist, you’ll be equipped to transform challenging behaviors into manageable solutions, while providing families with hope and practical strategies that work.
Comprehensive Training Experience

Over five intensive days, you’ll master an evidence-based intervention that combines:

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) approaches
Motivational Interviewing techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies
Neurodevelopmentally-informed care practices

What You’ll Learn:

Practical understanding of FASD’s brain-based impact on behavior
Advanced techniques for reframing challenging behaviors
Customizable intervention strategies for diverse family needs
Realistic behavior planning and development of accommodations
Evidence-based methods to increase parenting efficacy
Strategies to decrease disruptive behaviors through understanding

Program Structure:

Core Training Dates: August 18, 19, 26 & September 2, 12 or 19*, 2025 (9/12 or 9/19 depending on training size)
Daily Schedule: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Format: Virtual, interactive sessions
FMF Specialist Training Cost: $2,500
Intervention Fidelity Training: 12-18-hour ($150/hour)

The FMF Advantage
Join a dedicated group of professionals equipped to:

Deliver specialized care for a critically underserved population
Access comprehensive intervention materials through the FMF Website Portal
Implement flexible sessions adaptable to both in-person and telehealth delivery
Receive ongoing support from leading experts in the field
Connect with a national network of FASD-informed providers (FASD United)

Expert Guidance:
Train with Dr. Anika Trancik, a pioneering force in FASD intervention:

20+ years of specialized FASD expertise
Original FMF Program development team member
Former Clinical Psychologist at Florida’s premier FASD Clinic
Primary National FMF Trainer

Professional Recognition:

30 CE credits for Florida providers (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, CMSW)
CDC-recommended intervention
Listed in the California Evidence-Based ClearingHouse for Child Welfare
Approved to deliver evidence-based intervention

Eligibility Requirements:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field
Professional licensure (or in supervision process)
Clinical service delivery qualification
Training in Motivational Interviewing and CBT

Valued Experience:

Previous FASD training or clinical work
Experience with standardized testing
Advocacy experience in FASD community

Your Path to Becoming an FMF Specialist

Request an application through the “Request” button below (no fee)
You will receive the training application by email
Submit your application and resume to Training@TheFloridaCenter.org
Application deadline: Monday, July 28, 2025
Upon approval, secure your spot with payment
Begin your journey! We’re so excited to have you join us

Limited to 12 participants – Early application strongly recommended
Beyond Training
As an FMF Specialist, you’ll be equipped to:

Transform family dynamics in your community
Provide evidence-based support for complex cases
Build a specialized practice in FASD intervention
Join a supportive network of FASD professionals
Make a lasting impact on families affected by FASD/PAE

FMF Specialists report transformative results:
“Caregivers experience profound ‘light bulb moments’ when they finally understand their child’s behavior through the FMF lens. The program provides exactly what families need, when they need it.”

Caregiver Support and Resource Navigation Group
2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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 youth or young adult.
· Caregiver resource systems navigation (employment, disability services, financial, medical, educational).
· Supporting transitions and helping to navigate changes in school, employment, life, and daily routines.
· Supporting employment, interpersonal skills, recreation, friendships, relationships, regulation, and interdependence.
· Managing caregiver fatigue and avoiding burnout.

Facilitated by Parent Consultant and now retired Key Worker Coordinator Jill Crichton with additional support provided by practicum student clinicians Jasleen Mann and Dana Patterson.

Creating a safe, interactive space for caregivers to connect, share, and celebrate the journey of Caregiving.

WHEN: BI-WEEKLY MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS 10:00 – 11:30 AM, BEGINNING NOV. 8 2024, UNTIL APR. 25 2025
WHERE: VIA ZOOM
COST: $20.00 (+GST) DROP-IN FEE (IF COST IS A CONCERN, CONTACT US FOR ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS.)
For group access and more information, please email admin@fasdinstitute.com

FASCETS Center for Neurodiversity TRAINING: Brain-Based Conditions Including FASD
2025-08-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The FASCETS brain-based approach explores the concept that we each have strengths and challenges based on how our brain works. These can be directly informed by our genetic make-up or by pre or postnatal events. In our upcoming trainings, we discuss the FASCETS brain-based or neurobehavioral approach which links brain function with behaviors, leading to supports that work and make a difference for all brain-based differences such as FASD, ADHD, Autism, Dementia, TBI and more!
Join us for our Live webinar to learn more about the FASCETS brain-based approach and discover tools to implement it in all settings in order to create person-specific supports regardless of the source of the brain-based difference: FASD, ASD, ADHD, autism, dementia, acquired brain injuries…) It is effective for all people across their entire lifespan.
If you are someone who lives with, works with or knows someone with a confirmed or suspected brain-based difference, this workshop is for you!
To learn more about these and all of our other upcoming trainings and to register, visit: https://www.fascets.org/book-online

AAFP Webinar: Identifying and Caring for Patients with FASD
2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/child-adolescent-health/fasd.html
Event website

Identifying and Caring for Patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Live Webinar CME from the AAFP

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
6-7 p.m. CDT
Free CME

Prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs is a leading cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental abnormalities in the United States.
Join this impactful, free webinar to hone your knowledge and practical skills for identifying and managing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs).
Participation in this webinar will enable you to implement evidence-based practices and enhance your ability to deliver high-quality care, stay updated with current guidelines and improve patient outcomes.

Faculty
Jeffrey D. Quinlan, MD, FAAFP
Professor, Chair, DEO
University of Iowa, DFMCM

Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:

Identify the signs and symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in patients, utilizing current guidelines and diagnostic criteria.
Implement evidence-based interventions and treatment strategies for managing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Examine case-based patient scenarios to apply lessons learned.
Create and document actionable plans to integrate the knowledge gained into their clinical practice, addressing potential barriers and evaluating outcomes using the T2P tool.
Enhance their ability to provide high-quality care to patients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ultimately improving patient outcomes and contributing to public health efforts.

FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in
2025-08-13 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-16 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-09 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-02 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-18 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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 drop-in is held on Wednesdays at Noon Eastern, 11 am Central, 10 am Mountain, 9 am Pacific, 8 am Alaskan, and 6 am Hawaiian time. https://zoom.us/j/94210118165?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 942 1011 8165 Passcode: [REDACTED]

FASD Presentation at PADDNN Members Meeting
2025-08-13 09:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
PADDNN Members Meeting
August 13, 2025 9:45 AM – 1:15 PM
This will be a virtual meeting, via Zoom.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Understanding the Lifelong Implications of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Common Behaviors and Strategies for Adults in Disability Settings (1.5 CE)

Speaker: Kathleen Mitchell, MHS, LCADC, an international speaker and Senior Vice President of Prevention and Recovery Services at FASD United
Description: The presentation will focus on lifelong neurological and behavioral disorders related to individuals living with FASD or possible FASD.

To register to attend this meeting, please email Lisa Gaynord at: lg@theadvocacyalliance.org
(by Friday August 8 , 2025)
This meeting is pending approved by PA’s Office of Developmental Programs for 3.0 CE hours for RNs

As always, PADDNN meetings are FREE of charge for current members. The cost of attendance for non-members is $20. Participants must notify Lisa Gaynord within 48 hours of the event for a full refund of non-participation.

Affiliate Access
2025-08-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-03 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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 a zoom link prior to the meeting. To add an agenda item or for questions about the Affiliate Executive Council, email baldwin@fasdunited.org.
For more information on becoming an FASD United Affiliate, go to www.nofasaffiliatenetwork.org/join/

Growing with Care: FASD in Early Learning Environments
2025-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Via Zoom
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, compassion, and inclusion, this session empowers participants to shift from managing behaviors to supporting brain-based needs. FASD is often misunderstood, yet it affects more children than many other developmental disorders. In early learning settings, children with FASD may struggle with behaviors that are misinterpreted as oppositional or inattentive, when in reality they are signals of an underlying brain-based disability. By gaining a deeper understanding and adopting proven strategies, professionals can improve classroom dynamics, build stronger relationships, and promote better long-term outcomes for children with FASD. Creating environments that work with a child’s brain rather than against it is not only possible, it’s essential.

FASD United Policy Forum
2025-07-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 on Zoom or participate by phone using the number nearest your location.
Meeting ID: 892 5829 4486 Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Affiliate Network Meeting
2025-07-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
The FASD United Affiliate Meeting is held on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. Eastern. It is open to individuals from Affiliate organizations only.
Affiliate members will receive an email with Zoom information prior to the meeting. For more information on becoming an FASD United Affiliate, go to www.nofasaffiliatenetwork.org/join/

Affiliate Access
2025-07-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online

FASD : Never Alone
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Dawson_Creek) | Virtual
This support group is for adults with FASD (18 & up). There will be engaging discussions, education, relationships, therapeutic, resources sharing, networking, and advocacy.

Twice Monthly: Saturdays, 12 p.m. PST

Beyond Behaviors: FASD in Focus
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Led by Sydney Finkenbine, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, COBA
This training explores the realities of supporting individuals with FASD through a brain-based lens. We’ll share compassionate, practical strategies for families and providers, debunk myths about ABA (especially that it’s only for autism), and open space for community-informed discussion.
All proceeds go directly to CAMP – A FASD Community, to help send more campers this summer.
Link with more information: https://www.fasdcamp.org/beyond-behaviors-fasd-in-focus

Prenatal Substance Exposure Training for Child Welfare Staff
2025-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
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 of prenatal substance exposure in the child welfare system, identify symptoms associated with prenatal substance exposure, and be able to identify strategies to support children from infancy to young adulthood. Creating a Family provides access to a resource library, including resources in Spanish, during and after attending the sessions. This is an interactive, 4-hour training split into two (2) sessions.
Our upcoming training is being offered for free, courtesy of our partner Jockey Being Family®.

University of Minnesota - Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Web-based Brain Assessment Study
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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 study testing an online neuropsychological screening tool designed to improve diagnostic access, especially in rural areas. They will outline the research, explain how families can participate, and discuss findings on choline as a brain-health intervention for young children with FASD. Audience questions on these and related topics will be welcomed.
