September may be a few months away, but our anticipation is here to stay! If you’ve been itching to start your FASD Awareness Month preparations, our website for 2023 is now live. This includes our carefully crafted toolkit, weekly themes for the month, and other helpful resources to encourage you on your journey.

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 “On this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey  podcast, host Sandra Flach, completes her series on the Primary Characteristics of FASD with the topic of strengths.  

Listen in and learn how to mine for treasures in your kiddo and why it’s important to focus on their strengths.”

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Note: The content of the FASD United Weekly Roundup does not necessarily reflect the official positions or views of FASD United or Proof Alliance NC.

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 “NIAAA is pleased to share with you an exciting new resource to learn about alcohol’s effects on five areas of the brain.  You can access the Alcohol and Your Brain VR experience as a free download through the App Lab for VR headsets or on YouTube as a non-VR video version.

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 “The American Medical Association opposes laws that criminalize pregnant individuals who have substance-use disorders. The AMA filed an amicus brief that urged the court to overturn the verdict that would have sent a woman to prison for eight to 12 years.”

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Our partner organization, Proof Alliance is working with FASD United (formerly NOFAS) and The Florida Center for Early Childhood to make the educational experience better for kids impacted by FASD. Your responses will have a real impact, helping to inform and improve educational outcomes for the estimated 1 in 20 first-graders in the United States with an FASD. Take a few minutes to complete the survey today - your voice is essential! 

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“Alberta, Canada has taken a unique and proactive approach to address the complexities of FASD. The province has developed and implemented a made-in-Alberta plan that focuses on developing and delivering community-based solutions.”

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