FASD United shares the concerns expressed by the organization Alcohol Justice and others about new alcoholic-drink themed miniature toys that blur the line between children's toys and alcoholic beverages.  Given the well-documented public health harms associated with underage drinking, we join the growing chorus of voices calling for this product to stop being manufactured and sold.

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 FASD United is excited to announce the launch of our new Language and Stigma Guide. This groundbreaking resource aims to promote respectful, empowering language and combat the harmful stigma that surrounds FASD and prenatal substance exposure.
 
The guide offers practical recommendations for using person-first language, debunking harmful myths, and fostering a culture of inclusion. It also provides actionable tips for minimizing stigma in everyday conversations and within professional settings.

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The CDC’s video series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) is a powerful tool for advocates and healthcare professionals. Featuring real-life stories from individuals and families, the videos provide valuable patient perspectives and advice around

• improving diagnosis,
• providing appropriate care and support,
• reducing stigma,
• and celebrating the resilience of individuals with FASDs.

NCBDDD partners are encouraged to visit cdc.gov/fasd/stories to watch and share the videos. If you would like to use a video clip in an upcoming Grand Rounds, training, or presentation, please email requests to Katherine Chyka at Katherine [DOT] Chyka [AT] orau [DOT] org.

Interested in meeting the inspiring individuals featured in the videos? Join us on January 15, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm (ET) for a virtual Watch Party! Register here (https://bit.ly/3Cs9XCh) to join FASD partners from around the country for an incredible evening!     

Thank you to our FASD National Partner Network colleagues at ORAU and FASD United for their incredible collaboration on this effort!

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Our collaborator Proof Alliance has a new mocktail campaign.  “The holidays are a perfect time to remind families and communities FASD and the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies. Mocktails can be fun, festive and inclusive for everyone, especially for pregnant people.” 

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 The Papillion Center for FASD is highlighted on pages 8-11 of MTSU’s Fall/Winter Newsletter, along with the FASD United State Fact Sheet for Tennessee.  The newsletter features Chris Troutt and Tim Diffenderfer of Papillion Center and describes a grant application that would “create a regional training center that would serve medical practices in a multi-state service area.”

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Heather French, FASD United’s Director of Family Navigation and Resources, writes, “As we close out 2024 and mark the third year of our Family Navigator program, I want to take a moment to celebrate a special milestone: we’ve received our 1,000th request for support this year!   It’s incredible to look back on how far we’ve come.  At the heart of our Family Navigator program is the belief that every family deserves support.”

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