The Papillion Center

12/19/2025

An excellent resource for parents! It’s free for a time, just leave a review!

12/17/2025

A quote that we posted, “Your willingness to come back and repair matters more than getting it right the first time” went viral.

On this week’s episode of the Empowered to Connect Podcast, we dig into why rupture shows up so often in our families and why it’s completely normal.

Rupture happens because we get tired, distracted, overwhelmed, or just out of sync. In our homes, we’re our most unfiltered, exhausted, and real selves, and that means disconnection is bound to happen.

But repair is where trust grows, safety forms, and connection deepens. Our kids don’t need perfect parents; they need repairing parents.

And honestly? We’re all learning how to come back together, one moment at a time.

12/07/2025

12/06/2025

12/04/2025

📚 Students impacted by FASD, your voice matters.

Every student deserves a classroom that understands and supports them. Our National Education Survey is YOUR opportunity to share real experiences and help shape how schools, policymakers, and service providers respond to the needs of students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ( ).

Whether you’re a , , , or your insights can drive meaningful change in education nationwide❣️

🕒 The survey takes just 10–15 minutes.
🔗 Take the survey today: bit.ly/FASDEdSurvey2025

This image is a survey announcement titled "NATIONAL EDUCATION SURVEY" from FASD United, featuring a young man and his father talking across a table with the young man's teacher, with the father's hand on his son's shoulder. The text above the image states, "Turn Your Classroom Challenges into Policy Solutions." The text below encourages students, caregivers, and educators who have been impacted by FASD to share their education experience to help shape better support for others, and includes a QR code and the link "bit.ly/FASDEDSurvey2025" to take the survey.

12/02/2025

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🚨 HUGE NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been signed into law by the President, officially authorizing the FASD Respect Act. This is the culmination of countless hours of work by the FASD community, and we are grateful for the work of our sponsors, Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar and House Champions Representatives McCollum and Bacon over the years. Now, we turn our focus to ensuring FASD Respect Act programs are fully funded and able to make it into your communities.

The FASD Respect Act goes beyond just securing funding for FASD programs. Now that the FASD Respect Act has become law, the federal government is tasked to address FASD through a realigned perspective that supports individuals and families and respects their lived experience. Official passage also allows this community to fight for greater funding for the programs and services that will make a real difference in your lives.

This significant step forward was made possible by the generous donation of time, energy, and charitable giving from the entire FASD community. Self-advocates, parents and caregivers, and professionals across the country donated their time by writing to and meeting with Members of Congress, ensuring they are FASD-informed. Longtime champions like Susan Shepard Carlson spent countless hours drafting legislation and sharing their expertise with advocates. National coordination from FASD United has helped this grassroots movement be sustainable and effective, and this work is fully funded by generous donations from people like you.

We hope you will consider giving to FASD United to allow us to continue this work as we fight for increased funding for FASD Respect Act programs. Support us here: https://fasdunited.org/season-of-giving/

Image Description: The image shows a group of adults standing together in front of the U.S. Capitol on a bright, clear day. They are all wearing matching black shirts with FASD awareness messages and red shoes. The text on the image announces that the SUPPORT Act has been signed into law, authorizing the FASD Respect Act. A small logo for FASD United appears in the upper right corner, and a link to donate is displayed at the top.

12/01/2025

Quote of the day: For the parents showing up with patience and heart, even as they continue their own healing journey.

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

11/25/2025

Understanding FASD is key to providing meaningful support and care. Want to dive deeper? Explore the latest research coming out of Canada for valuable insights: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26777270/