Tag: FASD awareness

The Portage and Area FASD Coalition are LIVE! Enter to Win prizes!

The Portage and Area FASD coalition is marking September 9 (FASD Awareness Day)  with a contest to promote the  launch their brand new social media pages! They now have a Facebook page: @PortageFASDCoalition and an Instagram page: @portagefasdcoalition While… Read More

What Coaches and Recreation Organizations Need to Know About FASD

Hosted by The Southeast FASD Coalition in recognition of International FASD Awareness Day on September 9th! The Southeast FASD Coalition is hosting two Lunch and Learn sessions specifically for leaders in recreation and leisure programs for children –… Read More

The Looking After Each Other Research Team needs you!

The Looking After Each Other Research Pillar is looking for participants for a study about ways to promote the dignity of children, adults, families and communities when life and social circumstances connect us to FASD. This is your… Read More

Latest Info Series chats about navigating FASD and COVID-19

The positives of COVID-19? Does this sound like an oxymoron to you? You’re not alone however, this was the overwhelming theme of today’s Info Series on Navigating FASD During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thank you to all the caregivers… Read More

Annual Looking After Each Other gathering postponed

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, please know that we are monitoring the situation closely and that due to the current health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Annual Looking After Each Other Gathering in June has been postponed… Read More

The Looking After Each Other 2019 Gathering Report has been released

On May 29th and 30th, the 2019 LAEO Gathering took place at Camp Wannakumbac, located outside of Riding Mountain National Park on the shores of Clear Lake, to include more participation from people within Southwestern Manitoba. 2019 marked the first year that the Looking After Each Other (LAEO) Gathering was held outside of the Winnipeg area.

BEST PRACTICES FOR FASD SERVICE DELIVERY?

Have you ever wondered how to provide services that are suited to individuals with FASD? Do you want to know more? The Best Practices for FASD Service Delivery Guide and Evaluation Tool Kit can help! Prepared by the… Read More

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South Parkland FASD Collaborative successfully bringing FASD awareness to their community. On Friday, January 10, 2020, the South Parkland FASD Collaborative and the Aboriginal Head Start Programs in Dauphin, Duck Bay, and Swan River joined together to organize… Read More

CBC News: “Getting home: One man’s way through Manitoba’s new court for offenders with fetal alcohol disorder”

CBC News recently published an article on one individuals story about his experience with the new FASD court in Manitoba. Read the full article here.

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