FASD Respect Act Virtual Policy Forum
March 2021 Virtual Policy Forum
View a recording of the NOFAS Virtual Policy Forum from March 31, 2021.
FASD Respect Act Training
Training – Telling Your Story for Advocates and the FASD Respect Act
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 support or more information? Contact us, we’re here to help.
Federal Policy News
U.S. Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Strengthen Support for FASD
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 from Senator Lisa Murkowski. Murthy is seeking to return as Read more
FASD Respect Act Federal Policy News
Secretary of Health and Human Services Nominee Xavier Becerra Commits to Working with Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar on FASD
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 FASD United Policy team led by Susan Carlson worked with Senator Read more