Affiliate Network Meeting
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 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/

FASCETS Center for Neurodiversity TRAINING on Brain-Based Conditions Including FASD
2026-02-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-28 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach recognizes that every brain is wired uniquely, creating individual strengths and challenges. These differences can stem from genetics or pre/postnatal experiences, and they impact how we experience the world. Whether it’s FASD, ADHD, autism, dementia, or acquired brain injury—the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach offers tools that work across the lifespan, in all settings.
This 15-hour LIVE In-depth webinar on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach which will be every Saturday for 5 weeks, starting on January 24th, 2026 from 9am – 12pm Pacific (no class on Feb. 14th). You will learn how to create person-specific supports that truly make a difference.
Register now: https://www.fascets.org/book-online
Let’s shift the focus from “fixing” behavior to understanding the brain. We can’t wait to see you there!
Registrations are limited – don’t miss out! Sign up today!

The Big 3: Raging, Lying, and Stealing PLUS (+)
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Learn innovative approaches for understanding and supporting children and adolescents with a trauma history, addressing developmental differences, and improving communication. Some of the most common symptoms with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are lying, stealing, and raging – “the Big 3”. We will discuss the neuro-developmental aspects of why these behaviors are common and talk about strategies that can help parents and professionals get a handle on these frustrating behaviors. This training will be followed by a monthly coaching series.
The Big 3: Raging, Lying, and Stealing PLUS (+)
(2 hour webinar)
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm EST / 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm CST
Cost: $27 Early-bird price until February 2nd
$39 (beginning February 3rd)
Did you attend or view the recording through the Training Institute, and wish a refresh, email Jennifer.Werden@TheFloridaCenter.org for the discount code.

PLUS (+)
4 1-Hour Monthly Caregiver Coaching Series
Dates: March 25, April 22, May 27, and June 24, 2026
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm EST / 7:00-8:00 CST
Cost: $80 Early-bird price until February 2nd
(4 Sessions – $20 each)
$99 (beginning February 3rd)
Space is limited, early registration highly recommended.

Certificates Provided. Continuing Education Hours for The Big 3: Raging, Lying and Stealing webinar.
2 CEs ($10) for Florida LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through CEBroker.
Florida Certification Board recognizes this training for mental health and child-welfare.
PLUS (+): 4 1-hour monthly Caregiver Coaching Series
Interested in diving deeper?
Many caregivers complete training on The Big 3 and then ask, “How do I take what I’ve learned and handle this at home?” That is where the Plus comes in. With monthly caregiver coaching over four months, you will be supported by experienced coaches who understand this journey, not just professionally, but personally.
Together, we will focus on:

Understanding behaviors through a brain-based lens
Finding strategies that fit your child and your family
Problem-solving real challenges in real time
Building community with caregivers who get it
Leaving each session feeling more confident and hopeful

Attending The Big 3 training is a requirement to register for the coaching sessions. Spaces are limited. Register now!

FASD United Policy Forum
2026-02-25 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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How the Texas FASD Network Helps: Tools, Training, and Advocacy
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Learn how the Texas FASD Network connects families and professionals to critical FASD resources. This session will walk through the Network’s website resources, provider directory, training opportunities, and advocacy initiatives designed to improve awareness, access to services, and outcomes for Texans with FASD.

Caregiver Support and Resource Navigation Group
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 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

FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in
2026-03-04 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]

Strong Fathers Building Safe Homes: A Coaching Circle for Dads Navigating FASD
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The Papillion Center for FASD is collaborating with Joshua Legg, Pastoral Care & Life Coach to offer a five-week group, TOOL TIME, for fathers parenting children affected by FASD. Completed over a lunch hour via zoom, this is a time to learn, connect and grow with others.
Are you a dad to a child who has been diagnosed with or you suspect is affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders? If so, this training is for you. Grab your spot, group size is limited!

Affiliate Access
2026-03-05 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-02 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/

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Foundations Specialist Training (new dates!)
2026-03-10 10:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.
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 registering here. The application deadline is February 9, 2026.
Training dates are March 10, 13, 20, 27, 31, April 10, 2026.
Comprehensive Training Experience
Over six 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: March 10, 13, 20, 27, 31, April 10, 2026
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 hours ($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:

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

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, February 9, 2026
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

Become part of the solution. Join the FMF community today.
Offered by The Florida Center Training Institute in partnership with the Families Moving Forward Program Office

Exploring the Neurodiversity of FASD
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this session you will learn:

What Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is, the prevalence, and how it can be prevented
How prenatal alcohol exposure affects a developing brain
The link between brain function and behaviors- challenges and strengths
Strategies for changing behaviors
What you can do to prevent FASD and support individuals that may have it

CEU Information:
This course provides 2 CEUs. CEUs are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86). MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute provides CEU’s for the following:

Addiction Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage & Family Therapist
Mental Health Counselors
Certified Peer Recovery Professionals (CAPRC, CARC, CHW/CRS, CHW, CCHW)
Certified Prevention Specialists

Please allow five business days to receive your CEU certificate. You will receive an email inviting you to download your certificate from Accredible, our new certificate management platform.
Additional information:

This lunch & learn will be provided via Zoom (www.zoom.us)
Scholarships are available to individuals with financial hardship or parents and caregivers of children with FASD. Please contact us for more information.
Please visit https://inalliancepse.org/ for more information on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
You will be required to be on camera, participate, and be available during training hours to receive an attendance certificate. This includes not driving, shopping, or other atmospheres that would not be considered like a classroom environment.
We recommend that participants have a basic understanding of FASD before attending this training. The session will be interactive, and we warmly encourage everyone to take part in the discussions and activities.
Contact: Maria Casbon (mcasbon@mhai.net)

2nd Global Summit on Neuroscience, Neurology and Brain Disorders
2026-03-12 09:00 - 2026-03-14 18:00 (Europe/London)
Research Connects cordially invites you to its 2nd Global Summit on Neuroscience, Neurology and Brain Disorders (Neuroscience2026) which is going to be held in London, UK during March 12-14, 2026.
The meeting brings together World Class participants and young researchers looking for opportunities for exchanges that cross the traditional discipline boundaries and allows them to resolve multidisciplinary challenging problems that only a venue of this nature can offer. Through this event you will be able to share the state-of-the-art developments and cutting-edge technologies in the broad areas of Neuroscience and Brain Disorders.
Join us for an enriching experience that promises to shape the future of neuroscience!!!

FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition is an opportunity for ongoing training designed for people working with students with FASD who have, or need, an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This program recognizes and focuses on the need for ongoing growth and education specific to the needs of students with FASD within the special education system. We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 4:00pm – 5:30pm PT. This mentorship opportunity combines direct interaction, discourse, case studies, and education relating to FASD & the IEP. Group participation and respectful dialogue is encouraged. Some prior knowledge of FASD and of IEPs required. Information on prerequisites and registration available at: https://www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-mentorship-coalition/

FASD : Never Alone
2026-03-14 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

Affiliate Access
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online

Sun, Summer, Success!
2026-03-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join Texas FASD Network March 31 at 12:00 Noon (Central) for a free webinar on planning ahead for summer success.

10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD
2026-04-18 00:00 - 2026-04-21 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Registration is Now Open

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International FASD Knowledge Share Collective
2026-04-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
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 learn from one another. The intention is to promote immediate networking and successful connections that can then be furthered through individual collaborations after or in-between Knowledge Share meetings.
We meet quarterly via zoom and the day of the week and time of day fluctuate to try to allow participation from various time zones. Meetings are typically recorded so that those who cannot attend can still access the content and discussion.
Sign up instructions at: https://www.fasdcollaborative.com/sig
