Affiliate Announcements

IMProving Access to Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care Through Telemedicine and Tele-Mentoring

We’re excited to welcome the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital as a new affiliate. There are many providers trained in FASD, substance and trauma exposure, and early childhood. The Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (NDBP), offers diagnostic services and therapeutic recommendations for children of all ages and young adults facing a Read more

Here is Carl Young’s presentation from the October affiliate meeting. https://youtu.be/qZH35JUjroA

Here is a video recording of Erin Goodman’s Affiliate presentation. (Erin Goodman, LCSW is a TBRI Practitioner at the Pavilion Center for FASD in Kentucky.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6fUQwsO8-A

Through our project with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a new CME activity on prenatal alcohol and other substance use is now available and is designed to support family physicians and their team members in enhancing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for prenatal alcohol and other substance use Read more

Hello! We’d be thrilled if you could join us for an upcoming chat hosted by FASD United and ACOG! Mark your calendar for next Wednesday, September 27, from 1:00–2:00pm Eastern. We’re gathering to bring attention to FASD Awareness Month. Just use the hashtags #FASDChat2023 and #FASDNPN during the chat, and Read more

Hello! As you know, we recently shared news of a groundbreaking initiative from researchers at the University of Rochester: a specialized website designed to help teachers effectively support students with FASD. We are now inviting educators to test this platform during the 2023-2024 school year, with the potential to earn Read more

Center for Maternal Substance Abuse and Child Development (MSACD), here is a copy of their newsletter, topic of Women and Substance Use. There are various treatment options and resources to share.

We are celebrating the 50th year of FASD diagnosis in the United States throughout September 2023. Here are 50 things compiled cohesively with our CDC partners that the public should know about FASD/PSE. 50 things you should know about FASD during FASD50

NorCal FASD and Creating a Family. NorCal FASD, rooted in Santa Clara County, California, has been a pillar of support for families and professionals for 25 years. Through their dedication, they provide assistance, training, and advocacy for families. Their goal is to enhance community expertise in serving those impacted by FASD, Read more