Information and Support
What is FASD?Did you know that fetal alcohol syndrome has a spectrum?
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What are the Signs?Learn what FASD could look like in children and adults
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Resources for FamiliesIf you are an individual or family affected by FASD, click here to learn about resources that are available
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We are moving!
Alaska Center for FASD has been homeless for a few weeks...but all is well
We were previously co-located at the offices of FASDx Services at 405 E. Fireweed Lane, Suite 205. However, due to circumstances that made it unsustainable, the referral hub office for the Anchorage FASD Diagnostic Team closed it's doors on January 31, 2020. HOWEVER, we are thrilled to announce that we will be moving In March into a mid-town office location at the Philanthropy Hub at 3201 C Street, Suite 110. The host agency is The Alaska Community Foundation and we are thrilled that we will be co-located with natural partners such as Recover Alaska, Alaska Children's Trust, Alaska Parks Foundation, etc. Stay tuned for more details!
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Help Improve the Lives of People with FASD
Everyone with FASD has a different experience and genetics might play a role in these differences. This site explains the study and contains short videos (one for kids and a longer one for adults) that explains it. Each gene has a small effect, so they need YOU to help them! By understanding how genes make FASD different, they can use that information to help improve treatments and interventions. Your time is valuable. They will send you a $50 gift card for completing the study. To apply to participate in the study, click here. |
Recent Anchorage Daily News FASD-related Sponsored Content
Presented by LetsTalkFASDak
Check out this new three part series about FASD and its’ impact on individuals and families.
Part 1- “He looks so normal”, when it comes to FASDs, there’s no such thing as predictability
Part 2- In search of a better conversation about alcohol and pregnancy
Part 3- Living with FASD: "I’m going to have this for the rest of my life"
Funding for https://letstalkfasdak.org/ is from The Alaska Mental Health Trust
Presented by LetsTalkFASDak
Check out this new three part series about FASD and its’ impact on individuals and families.
Part 1- “He looks so normal”, when it comes to FASDs, there’s no such thing as predictability
Part 2- In search of a better conversation about alcohol and pregnancy
Part 3- Living with FASD: "I’m going to have this for the rest of my life"
Funding for https://letstalkfasdak.org/ is from The Alaska Mental Health Trust
It’s Not Too Early To Start Thinking About Attending the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD!
This conference consistently brings several hundred participants together (at the last one 70 of the 700 attendee had an FASD) to discuss research, service needs, long term health differences and needs, and opportunities for support for those affected by FASD. Click here to submit an abstract for a presentation.
Conference dates: April 22-25, 2020
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
This conference consistently brings several hundred participants together (at the last one 70 of the 700 attendee had an FASD) to discuss research, service needs, long term health differences and needs, and opportunities for support for those affected by FASD. Click here to submit an abstract for a presentation.
Conference dates: April 22-25, 2020
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED WITH YOU2018With donations from many of you, we were able to raise enough funds to send Sierra, a teen with FASD, and her guardian to the International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD in April. Read about her experience here
Over the last year, the Center has organized 7 community events and presented at 5 professional conferences to a total audience of over 1000 people as part of our mission to spread awareness of and education about FASDs and their impact on our communities! Read about our community events here
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HELP US EXPAND2019We value your input, and we want to use our resources in the most effective way possible to advance our mission to reduce alcohol-exposed pregnancies, promote successful outcomes for affected individuals and families, and act as a catalyst for creating FASD-informed communities of care.
In 2019, we will also be continuing and expanding our current activities, including:
Your support allows us to continue expanding our activities to reduce alcohol-exposed pregnancies, promote successful outcomes for affected individuals and families, and act as a catalyst for creating FASD-informed communities of care. Consider making a donation today to continue to support this vital work! |
DONATE TODAYDonateWith the help of your donations we can create a community even more capable of helping those affected by FASD and their families.
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