In April 2021, the NOFAS policy team, FASD leaders and advocates, and legislative staff updated the language of the Advancing FASD Research, Services, and Prevention Act. In May 2021 the Act is now being reviewed by the bill authors. After Read more…
View a recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from April 28, 2021
View a training on the strategic plan for advocacy for the FASD Respect Act from April 9th 2021. This is part of a series on advocacy that will be provided before, during and after introduction of the FASD Respect Act.
View a recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from March 31, 2021.
Telling your story either by phone, zoom or in person to a Senator/Representatives office can feel intimidating. Below are some step-by-step guidelines to help you craft your story in a way that help move The FASD Respect Act forward. Need Read more…
Vivek Murthy, President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as U.S. Surgeon General, said the Department of Health and Human Services is committed to strengthening evidence-based strategies to prevent, diagnose, and care for children with FASD, in response to a question Read more…
Senator Lisa Murkowski, who plans to reintroduce FASD legislation with Senator Amy Klobuchar this spring, asked Xavier Becerra about FASD during the Senate’s consideration of the California Attorney General’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The Read more…
View the recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from February 24, 2021.
View the recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from January 27, 2021.