SLO County FASD

08/17/2025

08/13/2025

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06/04/2025

Today, after years of tireless advocacy, we are proud to share that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the FASD Respect Act as part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483)—a monumental milestone in national Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ( ) policy.

This bipartisan victory brings us one step closer to a comprehensive federal response to FASD. For the first time, agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be empowered to:

❤️ Promote FASD education and public awareness

🍎 Expand support across State and Tribal systems

👠 Establish Centers for Excellence to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and support individuals across the lifespan

As Susan Shepard Carlson, former FASD United Board Chair, shared:
“In the annals of FASD advocacy over the years, the passage of FASD authorization by the U.S. House of Representatives is truly historic and a huge victory for the FASD field.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Representatives Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) for their leadership, and to the countless advocates across the country who made this moment possible.

The journey isn’t over—we continue to fight for FASD supports to be fully written into law. But today, we celebrate a turning point.

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05/04/2025

Together, we can prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Let's champion the FASD Respect Act for a brighter future.

04/16/2025

Every family deserves to flourish with support. All children have the right to grow and thrive in a nurturing home environment.

03/29/2025

Thank you Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition for highlighting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders as a pressing Public Health concern.

03/11/2025

A groundbreaking chance to propel the FASD Respect Act forward and foster meaningful change.

The FASD Respect Act has been included in a larger public health bill as an amendment; will be debated by full Senate.Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has submitted an amendment to S.331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, incorporating FASD Respect Act provisions into the larger bill. Senate Amendment 1232 is one....

02/09/2025

Understanding FASD as a Brain-Based Disability – Webinar Recap

If you missed it, don’t worry! You can still access this informative session from the January FASD Webinar Series, presented by Jenn Werden, MSW, from The Florida Center on Early Childhood.

Jenn dives into the complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder ( ) as a brain-based disability, covering the impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure, diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and more.

🎥 Watch or listen to the webinar here: bit.ly/FLCenterBrainWebinar

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You can watch or listen to the Webinar here: bit.ly/FLCenterBrainWebinar . The session provides an overview of prenatal exposure to alcohol, including specifics on diagnoses of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, as well as symptoms and impacts." To the left of the text is an image of Jenn Werden.

01/15/2025

An opportunity to connect with our FASD colleagues and grow our FASD network.