ה-FASD
פרויקט שיתופי
יוזמה בינלאומית חוצת ארגונים להגדלת אפשרויות התמיכה וההדרכה באיכות גבוהה עבור קהילת ה-FASD.
Caregiver Support Groups
Monthly Meetings:
Specialized FASD Discussion or Support Groups
Caring for Transition Age and Adults with an FASD
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Parents, foster providers, and direct supporters of individuals at transition age and adults with an FASD
Contact Name: Melissa Fredin
Contact Email/Link: melissafredin@gmail.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Monday of the month, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Central Time
Organization Sponsor: Proof Alliance
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Melissa above
Cost to Attend: Free
The Resilience Room
Group Type: Caregiver Coaching Support Group
Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children with FASD and other NDDs
Contact Name: Eileen Devine
Contact Email/Link: hello@eileendevine.com
Meeting Frequency: Multiple sessions per month
Meeting Time/Day: Schedule varies; please see link below
Organization Sponsor: Eileen Devine, LCSW, Neurobehavioral Support Coach for Parents
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: https://www.eileendevine.com/the-resilience-room
Cost to Attend: Fee-based; part of members-only Resilience Room course room, which include additional content per month; membership opens 2-3 times per year and you can join the waiting list to attend
OSHAY's Birth Family Support Group
Group Type: Birth Family Support Group
Target Audience: Birth families; every birth family welcome
Contact Name: Maryelen Mcphail
Contact Email/Link: info@oshays.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Monday of the month, at 7:00-9:00 p.m. British Time (2-4 p.m. Eastern Time)
Organization Sponsor: OSHAY's FASD Scotland
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: This group is run by a birth mum (Hellen). Send email to Maryelen above to join.
Cost to Attend: Free
FASD & the IEP Inner Circle
Group Type: Educational Support for Families
Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, Resource Parents
Contact Name: Shannon Iacobacci
Contact Email/Link: shannon@embracingthebrain.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Time)
Organization Sponsor: Embracing The Brain
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Email Shannon above
Cost to Attend: Free
FASD & Advocacy Support
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Caregivers of people with FASD or suspected FASD
Contact Name: Anne Dahl
Contact Email/Link: https://www.fasdnetworknortherncalifornia.org/caregiver-support
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 2th Wednesday of the month, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Northern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Click the link above and then the Wednesday session to access the Zoom link
Cost to Attend: Free
Wednesday Evening Drop-In
Group Type: Discussion, Resource Sharing, and Networking Support Group
Target Audience: Anyone interested in FASD including professionals, families, and individuals with FASD
Contact Name: Annette Kunzman
Contact Email/Link: annettek@fasdsocalnetwork.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Southern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Annette above
Cost to Attend: Free
Aggressive Behaviors Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group (LCSW-led discussion on dealing with aggressive behaviors)
Target Audience: Caregivers of loved ones with FASD who are exhibiting aggressive behaviors
Contact Name: Janis Reid
Contact Email/Link: connect@janisreidlcsw.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Thursday of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Southern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Janis above
Cost to Attend: Free
Saturday Morning Drop-In
Group Type: Discussion, Resource Sharing, and Networking Support Group
Target Audience: Anyone interested in FASD including professionals, families, and individuals with FASD
Contact Name: Annette Kunzman
Contact Email/Link: annettek@fasdsocalnetwork.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Southern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Annette above
Cost to Attend: Free
Family Caregivers of Adults with FASD
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Family caregivers of adults with FASD
Contact Name: Jackie Wille
Contact Email/Link: FASDSS@orchidsfasdservices.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 3rd Friday of the month, TBD Central Time
Organization Sponsor: Orchids FASD Services
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Email Jackie above. She will then send you a brief registration form.
Cost to Attend: Free
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Support Group for Parents of Children with FASD (Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con TEAF)
Group Type: Spanish-Speaking Caregiver Support Group (Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores de habla hispana)
Target Audience: Spanish-speaking family caregivers of individuals with an FASD
Contact Name: Kathryn Page
Contact Email/Link: grupo.apoyo.teaf@php.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Tuesday of each month, from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Envíe un correo electrónico a la dirección anterior. Tenga en cuenta que esta sesión se lleva a cabo completamente en español. https://www.php.com/es/grupo-de-apoyo-teaf/ (Send email to address above. Please note that this session is held entirely in Spanish.)
Cost to Attend: Free