If you were not able to attend this week’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!
Thank You Email Template
Dear [Staff’s Name],
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and other advocates to discuss Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and how the [Senator/Representative] can stand with the FASD
community. Support from [Senator’s Name/Representative’s Name] was vital in ensuring the passage of FASD Respect Act language as part of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act (H.R.2483), and the entire FASD community is grateful for your help, and for the support of [Senator’s Name/Representative’s Name].
FASD is a lifelong, full-body disability that impacts 1 in 20 people across the country. Thankfully, we know that early identification and FASD-informed supports can strengthen families and protect against costly adverse life outcomes. Now, for the first time in 20 years, federal programs to address FASD are reauthorized, marking a renewed commitment to FASD-informed supports across systems of care. This achievement would not have been possible without you or the commitment of congressional champions like [Senator’s Name/Representative’s Name].
While the FASD community celebrates this important step in building a foundation for FASD support, the work continues on implementation and appropriations. I look forward to continuing to engage with your office, and I hope you will reach out to me with any questions about FASD.
Thank you again for your willingness to listen and for your leadership on this issue.
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Organization’s Name]
