Stars for Starla recognizes that youth with FASD need positive, hopeful messages to counter the negative messages that many youth with FASD unfortunately receive throughout their lives as a result of a lack of accommodations, or understanding of their disability. When awards or commendations are handed out through school, sports, or other groups, their incredible efforts to navigate a system not set up for them may go unnoticed.

Starla was a child with FASD, who during her life, felt that the stigma associated with FASD needed to stop. A powerful self-advocate, Starla wanted everyone in the community educated about FASD and how best to support people living with it. While Starla did face challenges associated with her disability, she had many strengths, such as a love of writing stories, singing, and dancing.

Starla’s legacy recognizes youth with FASD for their unique strengths and victories by celebrating their wins, no matter what they are.

Issuing an Award

Youth with FASD can be nominated by anyone in the community and FASD United will provide a one-of-a-kind certificate recognizing their strength or accomplishment, no matter how large or small. The award will be mailed to you or their trusted adult for delivery to them. 

Nominating a youth for a Star Award is as easy as completing the form below. Please note that out of an abundance of caution and our desire to protect all youth, please use first names only for the award. The award will be shipped to you with a letter and the certificate for the youth you nominate, spelling out their strength or accomplishment.

We are looking into how we can best celebrate our community members with FASD. We want to know, what are you proud of? What helps you feel celebrated? Tell us here!

2024 Stars for Starla Ornament

2024 Stars for Starla Ornament now available! For a donation of $20 or more to our Stars for Starla program, you will receive our annual ornament!
Click here to GIVE FASD a Seat at the Table and GET an ornament!

Also new this year: 2022 – 2024 Collector’s Box! ALL THREE (3) Stars for Starla Ornaments from the last three years! LIMITED SUPPLY!
Click here to secure your collector’s box.

Find out more about Stars for Starla and nominate a youth with FASD for recognition through the Stars for Starla Awards link below.