FASD United
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Potomac Street NW
M Street NW
As the national voice on FASD, FASD United empowers people living with FASD and PSE Users posting such content may be banned.
Mission:
FASD United empowers people living with FASD and prenatal substance exposure to educate systems of care and the public, enact policies, and unite communities everywhere. Vision:
An FASD-informed world where people living with FASD and prenatal substance exposure are recognized and supported. Purpose:
FASD United supports individuals and families living with FASDs through referrals, advoca
07/02/2024
Coach Rebecca has words of wisdom to share as we build up to Run FASD 2024. Light cannot exist without darkness, and we want to keep shining onto the 🌎! Join us by registering.
https://fasdunited.org/run-fasd/
07/01/2024
FASD United's FASD Awareness Month 2024 toolkit is now available online. We're so excited for September and all it entails; download, learn, and share!
https://fasdunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FASD-Awareness-Month-2024-Toolkit.pdf
07/01/2024
FASD United Roundup - FASD and Focus, Why Support Remains Low, Justice Research -
FASD United Roundup - FASD and Focus, Why Support Remains Low, Justice Research "This Hidden Disorder Could Affect 1 in 20 Us Kids: Why Diagnosis and Support Remain Low" This in-depth feature article from Detroit Free Press states, “Despite its prevalence — a higher percentage of children have FASD than autism or Down syndrome — a lack of awareness has left families of FA...
07/01/2024
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! Let's celebrate by acknowledging and addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.
Check out this link for more information about BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and stigma - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/bipoc-mental-health-awareness-month-navigating-stigma/
06/30/2024
Give FASD a seat at the table. Discussions about special education should include FASD to tailor support and understanding uniquely for students with FASD.
https://fasdunited.org/give-fasd-a-seat-at-the-table/
06/29/2024
Reach out to our skilled Family Navigators for no-cost, confidential help, resources, and FASD-related information.
💻https://fasdunited.org/family-navigator/
📞800-666-6327
06/28/2024
Join us for our Red Shoes Gala, held in Washington, D.C. during our National Impact Week. The Red Shoes Gala offers a unique opportunity to spend time "Together Around the Table" with experts, policy advocates, organization supporters, and people with living experience.
https://fasdunited.org/fasd-impact-week-2024/
06/27/2024
Attention medical professionals! The Florida Center is offering a free FASD training called Building Hope: Mitigating the Risk for FASD" occurs tomorrow 12-2 EST. CEs are available.
https://floridacentertraining.org/training/building-hope-mitigating-risk-for-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd/
06/26/2024
Our June policy forum happens today, June 26th @ 2 pm EST. Come and join us to be part of the conversation that drives change!
https://fasdunited.org/event/fasd-united-monthly-policy-forum-23/
06/25/2024
Join FASD United and Coach Rebecca for Run FASD 2024. You can participate in numerous ways, some of which are not physical, to raise awareness for FASD!
https://fasdunited.org/run-fasd/
FASD United Roundup - Welcome Sarah Brown, Spotlight on MSU & NACCHO -
We are highlighting one of the CDC’s National Partner Network organizations and their work with FASD and PSE each month. Get to know Montana State University and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).
Blog post: https://fasdunited.org/fasd-npn-spotlight-montana-state-university-and-naccho/
06/24/2024
This week our June policy forum happens June 26th @ 2 pm EST. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions!
https://fasdunited.org/event/fasd-united-monthly-policy-forum-23/
06/23/2024
Give FASD a seat at the table. Policy discussions should include FASD to warrant adequate support, resources, and protections for individuals and families.
https://fasdunited.org/give-fasd-a-seat-at-the-table/
06/22/2024
Get in touch with our Family Navigators for free, confidential advice, FASD resources, and support.
💻https://fasdunited.org/family-navigator/
📞800-666-6327
06/21/2024
You're invited to the Table! Come and join us for FASD Impact Week in Washington, DC. Through workshops and symposiums, we seek to empower the community to strive for a brighter future for people with FASD and gather at Capitol Hill to educate our legislators on this "not rare" disability!
https://fasdunited.org/fasd-impact-week-2024/
06/21/2024
Run FASD sponsorship is an opportunity for businesses, organizations, groups, and passionate individuals to contribute to the unity of the FASD community and support FASD United's mission.
https://fasdunited.org/become-a-run-fasd-sponsor/
06/20/2024
Say hello to Sarah Brown! FASD United is thrilled to welcome our new Director of Program Services, with a background in public health and maternal/child health, Sarah is a perfect addition to the team.
https://fasdunited.org/fasd-united-welcomes-new-staff-sarah-brown/
06/20/2024
Next week our June policy forum happens June 26th @ 2 pm EST. We're excited to see you there!
https://fasdunited.org/event/fasd-united-monthly-policy-forum-23/
06/19/2024
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of freedom and reflection. On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their emancipation, marking a pivotal moment in our nation's history.
Juneteenth is not just a commemoration of the past but a continual call to action for progress toward equity and justice.
https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth
06/18/2024
📢 Our last policy drop-in of June happens tomorrow, June 19th at 12 EST. Join us at the policy table, we've saved you a seat.
https://nofaspolicycenter.org/event/weekly-policy-drop-in-2-2/2024-06-19/
06/17/2024
FASD United Roundup - Children’s Awareness Month, Research Opportunity, Blog Page -
FASD United Roundup - Children’s Awareness Month, Research Opportunity, Blog Page Research Opportunity: Participate in a Study Looking at Health Outcomes in Individuals with FASD Researchers at the Healthy Generations Lab, led by Dr. Tamara Bodnar, are looking for individuals with FASD (19+ years old) to participate in a research study about health/mental health. To be eligibl...
06/17/2024
Coach Rebecca has words of wisdom to share as we build up to Run FASD 2024. First and foremost, don't let "Run" scare you away, this 5k is a communal gathering for the FASD community.
https://fasdunited.org/run-fasd/
06/16/2024
Give FASD a seat at the table. We support father figures who work to prioritize their health and family's health. We'll even save room for you to pull up the recliner to the table😉🪑
Learn more at https://bit.ly/PaternalRole
06/16/2024
Happy Father's Day to all dads, of all kinds. At FASD United we celebrate your love and dedication while cheering for your health and wellness. Thank you for the guidance, support, and (sometimes) funny jokes❣️🤜
06/15/2024
Access confidential and free support, information, and resources from our FASD-informed Family Navigators.
💻https://fasdunited.org/family-navigator/
📞800-666-6327
06/15/2024
We know it's June, but we can't contain our excitement! Our FASD Awareness Month website is now live and your invitation to the table remains...❤️🕺
https://fasdunited.org/fasd-awareness-month-2024/
06/14/2024
You are invited💌 to FASD Impact Week in Washington D.C. this September 9/16-9/18. Kick off the week with our FASD Symposium, a community discussion where participants are viewed as experts and co-creators of solutions to problems we face in FASD advocacy.
https://fasdunited.org/fasd-impact-week-2024/
06/13/2024
Happy Thursday! Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington has joined in support of The FASD Respect Act alongside lead authors Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
https://nofaspolicycenter.org/sen-cantwell-latest-co-sponsor-in-the-senate/
06/13/2024
June is National Children's Awareness Month! Celebrate with us and Dr. Blake Gimbel who expresses the importance of FASD-informed research and describes an exciting new study through the research team at The University of Minnesota.
https://fasdunited.org/interview-with-pediatric-neuropsychologist-dr-blake-gimbel-childrens-awareness-month/
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Mission:
NOFAS works to prevent prenatal exposure to alcohol, drugs, and other substances known to harm fetal development by raising awareness and supporting women before and during their pregnancy, and supports individuals, families, and communities living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and other preventable intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Vision:
A world where all children are born free of exposure to alcohol, drugs, and other substances known to harm fetal development.
Purpose:
NOFAS educates the public, practitioners, and policymakers about the risk of prenatal exposure to alcohol, drugs, and other substances known to harm fetal development including to***co, ma*****na, he**in and other opioids, co***ne, and methamphetamine, recognizing that these substances are often used simultaneously. NOFAS supports individuals and families living with FASDs through referrals, advocacy, training for professionals, information dissemination, and a wide range of diverse initiatives and resources.
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External links posted or shared on the NOFAS page may contain content that does not necessarily reflect the official positions or views of NOFAS.
Social Media Policy:
NOFAS welcomes feedback and comments on its social media pages and website. Content will be removed that is 1) deemed to be spam, 2) includes profanity, 3) contains language or concepts that could be considered offensive or rude, 4) attacks or insults a person, organization or other entity, 5) mentions a child or an adult living with FASD that includes identifying information (such as their full name or the name of their school, employer, or practitioner) or details of a sensitive personal nature (such as sexual or criminal issues), or 6) is otherwise determined by NOFAS to be inappropriate. Users posting such content may be banned.
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