Caregiver & Parent Support GroupfasdNL hosts a monthly virtual meeting for parents and caregivers of individuals with confirmed or suspected FASD
across the 4 Atlantic Provinces (Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI). Meetings may relate to a specific topic (e.g., advocating and supporting your child at school) or a general question-and-answer format. To attend or for more information, email: [email protected] In addition to the virtual support group, fasdNL moderates a private Facebook group for parents and caregivers of individuals who have FASD in the 4 Atlantic provinces. Search "fasdATLANTIC Caregiver & Parent Group" on Facebook. You will be required to answer membership questions before entry is granted. |
In-Person Resource LibrariesfasdNL offers several resource libraries in various locations of the province. Resources may include a range from children’s books for kids about FASD, books for parents and caregivers, educational strategies, information for social workers and other frontline workers who work with youth and young adults with FASD, and FASD screening toolkits
for health professionals. Locations that have an FASD Resource Library include: ● Nunatsiavut Communities ● Sheshatshiu ● Natuashish ● Corner Brook ● Grand Falls-Windsor ● St. John’s For more information, email: [email protected] |
Customized TrainingfasdNL offers virtual half-day or customized FASD training for professionals, families, community organizations and
the general public. Our training addresses up-to-date diagnostic information about FASD, addresses stigma and shame associated with the disorder, as well as interventions and strategies for a strength-based approach. We offer training in all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada. Email [email protected] to learn more or to request training. |
Online Asynchronous TrainingWe have several online (asynchronous), self-paced courses available, which are hosted on Thinkific. Courses are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. If you are not able to pay, you can still take them! Once finished, you will be provided with a completion certificate for your time.
We are currently developing more courses in this same format, so check back soon! |
Resource DevelopmentfasdNL develops and releases resources about FASD and related topics regularly. These resources often come from direct requests from our community partners, in which we employ a community-based participatory process toward development.
Resources can be found in the "New fasdNL Resources" tab. |
ResearchfasdNL as a community partner, conducted the first provincial and local community needs assessment to ascertain the main social, familial, educational, health, and legal needs associated with FASD. We identified key FASD needs, service barriers and strategies for improvement and access in the province and Atlantic region.
Check out the report here. |
"Toward Prevention" CampaignWith funding support from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), fasdNL is leading Toward Prevention. Initially, a three year project extended to five years. Toward Prevention is an FASD prevention, awareness and training initiative in the four Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick).
Read the project announcement here and learn more about our Atlantic-wide FASD prevention and awareness social media campaign here. |
Atlantic FASD Community NetworkIn 2020, fasdNL led the creation of the Atlantic FASD Community Network. The Network comprises community partners, professionals, and individuals with lived experience across the Atlantic provinces.
The Network also has a blog featuring the experiences of individuals living and working with FASD in Atlantic Canada. Read the blog here. |
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