Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to FASD Programs"

Investment of $978,272 through the Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative for the University of Regina to implement the Navigator-Advocates: Integrated Supports for Justice-Involved Indigenous Youth and Adults withFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This alternative to custody and reintegration project is supported by frontline workers and peer mentors with trauma and FASD informed training who can effectively advocate for FASD-affected Indigenous offenders in...

The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute releases “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention Framework 2014.” The FASD Prevention Framework is based on the Levels of FASD Prevention Framework developed by Nancy Poole with the Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia (2008). This approach clearly delineates four levels of prevention activities to comprehensively address FASD prevention....

The FASD Network of Saskatchewan is a parent-led organization that helps individuals with FASD and their families recognize themselves as safe, supported, valued and contributing members of the community. The FASD Family Support Program offers individualized support to families living with FASD along with opportunities to gather, connect and share lived experiences. This program has a...