Caregiver Support Groups

Below are links to a range of support and discussion groups for caregivers of individuals with an FASD. In the FASD community, a caregiver is any birthparent, relative, foster or adoptive parent, guardian, or adult supporter who provides care, guidance, or advocacy for a person with FASD, whether every day or as needed.

Weekly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver & Birthparent

Cognitive Supports Drop-In

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Parents, foster providers, and direct supporters of all ages

Contact Name: Nate Sheets

Contact Email/Link: nate@oregonbehavior.com

Meeting Frequency: Weekly

Meeting Time/Day: Meetings offered twice weekly on Mondays, 10 a.m. Pacific Time and Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Organization Sponsor: Nate Sheets, Cognitive Supports

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: www.cognitivesupports.com/dropin

Cost to Attend: Free

FASD Caregivers Connected Community Support Group

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Caregivers of individuals living with FASD or suspected

Contact Name: Mary Byrnes

Contact Email/Link: Mary@harrisonshope.ca

Meeting Frequency: Weekly for Zoom; Daily for Facebook

Meeting Time/Day: Offers two weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. Eastern Time and Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Eastern Time, as well as a Facebook group that offers ongoing/real-time support

Organization Sponsor: Harrison's Hope

Platform: Zoom for online meetings and Facebook for the ongoing group

Registration to Attend: Email Mary above to request to join the Zoom sessions; request to join the Facebook group on Facebook's platform at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dmjx5rzvS/

Cost to Attend: Free

Recovering Mothers Anonymous (RMA)

Group Type: Birthmother Support Group

Target Audience: Mothers with the lived experience of using alcohol or other substance during pregnancy

Contact Name: Kathy Mitchell

Contact Email/Link: mitamitchell54@gmail.com

Meeting Frequency: Weekly

Meeting Time/Day: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Organization Sponsor: Recovering Mothers Anonymous (RMA)

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: www.recoveringmothers.org

Cost to Attend: Free

Monthly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver Support Groups

Ohio Guidestone Parent Support Group for FASD

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Parents raising children with FASD (or suspected fetal alcohol exposure)

Contact Name: Terra Smith

Contact Email/Link: terra.smith@ohioguidestone.org

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. and 4th Monday of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Organization Sponsor: Ohio Guidestone Double ARC Center for FASD

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: Email Terra Smith for information and link

Cost to Attend: Free

Parents Helping Parents FASD Support Group

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children and adults with FASD

Contact Name: Duncan and Margaret Curry

Contact Email/Link: fasd.volunteers@php.com

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Organization Sponsor: Parents Helping Parents

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: https://www.php.com/calendar-of-events/?terms=%23fasd&lang=all&date_after=&location=

Cost to Attend: Free

FASt Friends Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Group

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Parents or caregivers of individuals with FASD (diagnosed or undiagnosed)

Contact Name: Joanne Sparrow

Contact Email/Link: joanne.sparrowphd@gmail.com

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: 4th Wednesday of the month, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Organization Sponsor: FASD Focus NW

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: https://fasdfocusnw.org/support

Cost to Attend: Free

Circle of Parents Support Group

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Caregivers of children and adults with FASD

Contact Name: Jeanette Scotland

Contact Email/Link: jscotland@gmail.com

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: Meetings offered on both the 1st Thursday of the month, 9:00 a.m. and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time

Organization Sponsor: Illuminate Colorado

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: Contact Jeanette above

Cost to Attend: Free

Proof Alliance All Caregivers Welcome Support Group

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Any caregivers at any stage of FASD journey

Contact Name: Melissa Fredin

Contact Email/Link: melissafredin@gmail.com

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central Time

Organization Sponsor: Proof Alliance

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: Contact Melissa above

Cost to Attend: Free

OSHAY's Carers Support Group

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Foster carers, adopters, and kinship carers; everyone welcome

Contact Name: Maryelen Mcphail

Contact Email/Link: i nfo@oshays.org

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: 4th Friday of the month, 12:00-1:00 p.m. British Time (7-8 a.m. Eastern Time)

Organization Sponsor: OSHAY's FASD Scotland

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: Contact Maryelen above

Cost to Attend: Free

Caregiver Support Circle

Group Type: Caregiver Support Group

Target Audience: Caregivers of people with FASD or suspected FASD

Contact Name: Bridget Moran

Contact Email/Link: bridget.moran@sbcglobal.net

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: 4th Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Northern California

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: Contact Bridget above

Cost to Attend: Free

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

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: Meeting offered twice per month on 2nd Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. and 4th Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Northern California

Platform: Zoom

Registration to Attend: Click the link above and then the preferred 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

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, which include additional content per month; membership opens 2-3 times per year and you can join the waiting list to attend

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. We will then send you a brief registration form.

Cost to Attend: Free

Spanish-Speaking Caregiver Support Group (Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores de habla hispana)

Group Type: Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores de Habla Hispana (Spanish-Speaking Caregiver Support Group)

Target Audience: Spanish-speaking family caregivers of children with an FASD

Contact Name: Kathryn Page

Contact Email/Link: grupo.apoyo.teaf@php.com

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Meeting Time/Day: 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:15-8:45pm (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

Caregiver Support Groups

Weekly Meetings: General FASD Caregiver & Birthparent

Weekly Meetings: General FASD Caregiver & Birthparent

Cognitive Supports Drop-In

Monthly Meetings: General FASD Caregiver Support Groups

Monthly Meetings: General FASD Caregiver Support Groups

Ohio Guidestone Parent Support Group for FASD

Monthly Meetings: Specialized FASD Discussion or Support Groups

Monthly Meetings: Specialized FASD Discussion or Support Groups

Caring for Transition Age and Adults with an FASD

Weekly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver & Birthparent

Weekly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver & Birthparent

Monthly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver Support Groups

Monthly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver Support Groups

Monthly Meetings:
Specialized FASD Discussion or Support Groups

Monthly Meetings:
Specialized FASD Discussion or Support Groups