The October 2023 Virtual Policy Forum was a bit different than most Policy Forums; this month the focus was on a call to action rather legislative updates. Along with the call to action there was also a discussion on language pertaining to fund appropriations. For a more in depth look Read more
Thank you to Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] for co-sponsoring S.1800, the FASD Respect Act. We now have both Senators from Minnesota as co-sponsors, as Sen. Smith brings us to seven Senate co-sponsors. We are busy scheduling meetings with legislators that have not yet co-sponsored in the Senate or the House Read more
Thank you to Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger [D-MD-2] for becoming the 38th co-sponsor of HR. 3946, The FASD Respect Act! Rep. Ruppersberger is the third representative from Maryland to co-sponsor, and he did not co-sponsor HR. 4151 during the 117th Congress. Advocates met with Rep. Ruppersberger’s office during National FASD Impact Read more
The Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) Child Welfare Journal recently published two special issues titled “Opportunities for Child Welfare to Respond to Prenatal Alcohol and Other Substance Exposures” containing eighteen articles across the two issues. In this partnership with James Bell Associates, supported by the Children’s Bureau of the Read more
To view the full Congressional Briefing please scroll to the bottom of this post As a grand finale of sorts during National FASD Impact Week, FASD United briefed Congressional health staffers on FASD and how HR. 3946/ S. 1800 will effect positive change for individuals, families, and the country as Read more
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the July Policy Forum this past Wednesday, July 26th. This month’s forum featured an update on co-sponsors and meetings with legislators, a presentation by Julia Rivera on State Organizing for the FASD Respect Act, and information on how the FASD Respect Act Read more
Thanks to your advocacy efforts, five businesses and organizations have signed on to a letter of support endorsing S1800/HR3946: The FASD Respect Act. Three of these organizations supported the FASD Respect act previously, while two organizations are brand new endorsers! Check for listings in your state or area and let Read more
Assembly Bill 137 updates terminology from FAS to FASD and acknowledges FASD as a developmental disability. This is an important step toward expanding access to services for individuals with FASD.
Thank you to Jeff Niederdeppe and Liana Winett for their informative article. In the world of advocacy, the way we communicate says A LOT! It may allow us to uncover the effectiveness of advocacy and what it takes to drive real change. New research shows that telling stories can work wonders Read more
FASD United is happy to start December with an endorsement for the FASD Respect Act from the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. You can get involved by contacting your Senators or Representative. Ask us how!