Looking for materials to follow up with your legislators after you’ve met with them? This report, published in September 2021 by HHS, makes the case for more support and education on FASD and prenatal alcohol exposure in the child welfare system. The study is titled: Prenatal Alcohol and Other Drug Read more
Thanks to the incredible advocacy of all of you, we were excited to see 5 new co-sponsors for HR 4151 announced on congress.gov. Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2] Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16] You Read more
The forum is a regularly-scheduled monthly virtual meeting to brief advocates and guide policy outreach held on the last Wednesday of the Month at 2pm-3pm Eastern. The meetings are open to all FASD advocates. The priority continues to be passage of the Advancing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Research, Services, and Read more
Have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act? Want to give an update? This weekly zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. Members of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give you support, and cheer you on. The zoom Read more
Looking for another way to connect with your Senators and Representatives about The FASD Respect Act? An updated list of organizations on both a local and national level who endorse The FASD Respect act is now available. Do you know of an organization that should sign on? Direct them to Read more
Just today, it was announced that Representative Ed Case (HI-01), Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07), and Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) have agreed to co-sponsor HR 4151, The FASD Respect Act. We are incredibly grateful for their leadership and support of individuals living with FASD. These legislators were made aware of the Read more
Your weekly source for social media support for The FASD Respect Act. Don’t forget the #FASDRespect in your posts and to tag NOFAS as well as your 2 Senators and 1 Rep! Need something else? Have a great idea and need some support? Contact Jenn Wisdahl at [email protected]. For Facebook Read more
Writing an option piece or letter to the editor can be a great form of advocacy. View our sample letter here in support of The FASD Respect Act. You can either cut and paste the info below or download a copy of the letter here.
Your weekly source for social media support for The FASD Respect Act. Don’t forget the #FASDRespect in your posts and to tag NOFAS as well as your 2 Senators and 1 Rep! Need something else? Have a great idea and need some support? Contact Jenn Wisdahl at [email protected]. For Facebook Read more
Your weekly source for social media support for The FASD Respect Act. Don’t forget the #FASDRespect in your posts and to tag NOFAS! Need something else? Have a great idea and need some support? Contact Jenn Wisdahl at [email protected]. For Facebook For Instagram For Twitter For LinkedIn