Resources for Families
Videos
Understanding FASD and Its Impact on Children and Youth
A video that explores the basics of FASD and the behavior of children and youth with FASD. This video is for parents of a child with a diagnosed or suspected FASD and professionals who work with families and their children with a diagnosed or suspected FASD.
Watch “Understanding FASD and Its Impact on Children and Youth”
Supporting Families with Children Affected by FASD
A deeper Look into FASD and Michigan’s response to support families with children affected by FASD.
Online Resources
Michigan Coalition for Fetal Alcohol Resources, Education, and Support (MCFARES)
This resource provides information on FASD education and intervention, foster care and adoption of children with FASD, FASD prevention, physical and behavioral health, FASD equal justice.
The FASD Collaborative Project
A cross-organization international initiative to increase high-quality support and training options for the FASD community.
FASD United
Formerly National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (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.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish this mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats and responds when these arise.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This guide reviews screening tools for alcohol use and interventions for pregnant women and women of childbearing age to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Contact us for more information about The Children’s FASD System of Care.