The Papillion Center

09/07/2025

Let's expand the table for FASD Awareness Month 2025 (don't forget to use the hashtag ). More seats mean more understanding for those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ( ). By making space for all voices, we can create a more inclusive and supportive community. Join us in expanding the table and ensuring that everyone has a seat.

Visit our webpage or visit our Awareness Month Page for our toolkit bit.ly/FASDAM2025

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09/05/2025

September is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder month.

The Papillion Center has spent the last 15 years raising awareness and helping those who have been affected.

Often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, FASD is far more prevalent than most people realize.

Approximately 1 in 20 are affected in the US.

Take the time to educate yourself this month and be part of the solution. Give FASD a seat at the table!

09/05/2025

🌟 September is FASD Awareness Month 🌟

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) doesn’t always “look” like what people expect. It’s not just about physical traits — it can impact how a person thinks, learns, regulates emotions, and connects with others.

👉 That’s why FASD is often called an “invisible disability.” Families, educators, and caregivers may see challenges with memory, attention, or emotional control — without realizing the brain differences at play.

💛 With understanding and the right supports, people with FASD can thrive. Raising awareness helps us replace stigma with compassion, and assumptions with tools that truly help.

📣 This month, let’s talk about it.
What do you think our communities need most to better support individuals and families living with FASD? Drop your thoughts below ⬇️

09/05/2025

Learning about FASD!

09/04/2025

08/31/2025

Big news in FASD research! 📢

Kathleen T. Mitchell, FASD United’s VP of Prevention and Recovery Services, co-authored a new article with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research. The study, “Discontinuation of treatment for alcohol use disorder during pregnancy and postpartum in the United States,” highlights critical gaps in care.

Check out the article by scanning the QR Code
Or go to bit.ly/ASAMpublication

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08/30/2025

Support Starts Here and We've Got You!

Feeling lost in the world of ? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Our Family Navigator Program provides expert, confidential support to help you with:

✅ Finding the right resources
✅ Understanding prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE)
✅ Personalized advice for families, caregivers, and professionals

No question is too big or small. Let our team guide you toward solutions.

📞 Call us today at 202-785-4585 or visit bit.ly/FamilyNavigatorSupport

08/29/2025

Strong Fathers Building Safe Homes: A Coaching Circle for Dads Navigating FASD

08/26/2025

True statement

This quote hits hard because it names a reality so many caregivers quietly live with: the constant searching, researching, asking, and trying — all in hopes of finally finding the answer that will make things better. But parenting a child who has experienced deep, early trauma isn’t a problem to solve — it’s a relationship to build in the face of pain, fear, and survival responses that were never meant to happen in childhood.

No amount of head knowledge can fully prepare you for the emotional toll, the unpredictability, the heartbreak of watching a child push away the very love they so desperately need — or the courage it takes to keep showing up anyway. You may have read the books, attended the trainings, done everything “right,” and still find yourself feeling stuck, defeated, or even isolated in the struggle.

That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re doing something incredibly hard — and incredibly important.

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08/26/2025

We’re proud to support Samuel Habib and the team behind The Ride Ahead which has been selected as part of PBS’ POV Season 38! The film has made its national broadcast premiere and is free to stream on PBS.org/pov/films/rideahead/

If you joined us for Impact Week last year, you had the exclusive first look at this powerful film—and now the whole country will get to experience it.

🎬 Don’t miss this moment.
📅 Register now for Impact Week: bit.ly/ImpactWeekRegistration25

Image Description: The image is a promotional graphic for the PBS POV documentary "The Ride Ahead", premiering July 21, 2025. The central focus is a joyful young man named Samuel who is in a power wheelchair wearing a white Boston Red Sox jersey, smiling broadly while sitting outside near a baseball field. A woman walks in the background, and several people can be seen around the open, sunlit area. The top of the image features the text “American Documentary presents POV Season 38” in white and teal lettering. Below the central photo, in bold white text, it reads: “The Ride Ahead,” with “Premiering July 21, 2025” in teal lettering underneath. The PBS logo appears at the bottom. The image has a curved, layered design, with blurred side panels showing additional stills from the film, creating a cinematic effect.