In early June, the Michigan House Committee on Health Policy advanced a pair of bipartisan bills that would build clearer pathways for identifying fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and would connect children and families to early support. The two measures, Read more
FASD United delivered the closing keynote of the 10th International Research Conference on FASD, exploring how the grassroots FASD advocacy community turned momentum into systems change. We invite you to watch the video recording of the full keynote session on our YouTube channel. This was the first Conference Read more
If you were not able to attend May’s Monthly Policy Forum, you can check out the recording and slides below. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions or if you need support in your state! The theme of May’s Policy Read more
CALL TO ACTION: Submit testimony to the US Senate in support of increased FASD funding by May 22nd. The incredible advocacy of the FASD community got the FASD Respect Act passed in 2025, but passing a law and funding its Read more
Last week’s congressional hearings on U.S. health policy covered familiar ground: outbreaks of preventable diseases, drug pricing, and proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about public trust and debated Read more
Start Where You Live. Advocate Where it Counts Explore the new State Advocacy Hub: Start Where You Live. Advocate Where It Counts. The FASD United Policy and Advocacy Center is excited to announce the launch of a new online resource Read more
A recent investigative report from Syracuse, NY’s Post Standard highlights a growing concern unfolding at hospitals in the area. The article describes how “children with serious behavioral and social problems” are being abandoned at Upstate Golisano hospital after parents and Read more
Understanding where fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)is being addressed within your state’s systems is essential to improving how people with FASD and their families are supported. This work also prepares states to successfully implement programs authorized under the FASD Respect Read more
If you were not able to attend February’s Monthly Policy Forum, you can check out the recording and slides below. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions or if you need support in your state! As a reminder, registration is Read more
FASD United hopes you will join us for our Monthly Policy Forum this Wednesday, February 25th at 2:00pm ET. This call is open to everyone, even if you’ve never made it to a policy forum call before. Now is the Read more