NOFAS Washington State recognizes that drinking alcohol during pregnancy causes a broad range of alcohol related disabilities. We envision the elimination of all future alcohol related disabilities. We envision safe and enriching communities that embrace, honor, and empower individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). We envision building bridges that connect and unify professionals, individuals with FASDs, families, and community members.
Our Regional Support Groups meet monthly, starting with a training component and will allow parents, guardians or caregivers of individuals living with FASDs to connect and create community.
As part of our mandate on advocacy and prevention, we are partnering with School Districts throughout Washington State to help them become more FASD Aware. Working with the FASD Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Washington, we are targeting all 294 School Districts in Washington State to receive training in Fetal Alcohol awareness, support and elimination.
Looking for more information on FASDs, interventions, therapy providers or trainings? NOFAS WA maintains a lists of FASD related resources, trainers available to hire as well as opportunities to attend trainings in Washington State. Check out our information and training clearinghouse HERE.
2020 announces the launch of our e-newsletter FAS-Times. A synopsis of current issues and events about FASD’s. Please sign up to receive a copy delivered directly to your inbox below.
Our recently updated brochure now available. Giving information on the prevention and diagnosis of FASDs as well as a connection to our support groups, our brochure is suitable for distribution at medical centers, support agencies, schools, churches and businesses.
“We adopted a child for many reasons. Some idealistic, some selfish, and some altruistic. You say ‘I have love to give, and there are, kids that need to be loved.’ We knew it would be a challenge but like many, we had no idea the challenges that FASD creates, when the Executive Functioning of one’s brain doesn’t work correctly. We struggled for many years on our own until my sister in law found NOFAS Washington. We immediately had a support group in place with monthly meetings, a Facebook group with an almost instantaneous answers and resources. Children with this diagnosis can fracture intact families of good people who are trying to make a difference.
NOFAS Washington does not profit financially from their services. In order to continue to offer these excellent services and supports that families and others can access regardless of their financial situation, they rely on donations of time, expertise, energy, and money. In this season of giving, we ask you to reflect on the great work and invaluable resources offered by NOFAS Washington and to support this excellent organization through a gift. ”
— K. and R. in Everett
