FASD Resources

Resources

For educators

Reach to Teach: Educating Elementary and Middle School Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
A resource for parents and teachers to use in educating elementary and middle school children with FASDs. The booklet provides a basic introduction to FASDs, and provides tools to enhance communication between parents and teachers about schedules, strategies, and problem-solving. This resource was developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, FASD Center for Excellence.

FASD Teacher Toolbox
This Toolbox contains strategies and resources for working with children with FASDs in the classroom setting. The Toolbox is a compilation of advice from the Marcus Institute and the Maternal Substance Abuse and Child Development Center at Emory University in Atlanta.

FASD United (formerly NOFAS): Resources for Educators
FASD United offers resources and strategies for educators to help understand the needs of their students with FASDs and to support their progress.

For families

Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Children should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak and act. A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even an FASD. Visit our webpage to see milestones that children should reach from 3 months to 5 years of age, plus interactive tools to help keep track of the milestones.

FASD United (formerly NOFAS): Resources and Support for Families
FASD United offers links to resources that can help better understand the needs of individuals with FASDs at various stages of life to support their daily living.

FASD Family Navigator
A program of FASD United (formerly NOFAS), the Family Navigator provides individuals living with FASDs and their family members and caregivers with expert, confidential support and referrals. This includes women who are pregnant or intending to become pregnant who might have questions about alcohol or substance use. The service is free and does not require a referral. An FASD Family Navigator can be reached to provide one-on-one support from 9am-10pm Eastern time Monday through Friday via phone or by completing the online support request form. FASD United also has a searchable resource directory.

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Your children may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance. Every state in the nation has a health insurance program for infants, children, and teens from working families. Phone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW

Early Intervention
If your child is younger than 3 years old, call your state or territory's early intervention program and say, "I have concerns about my child's development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if he/she is eligible for early intervention services." Find your state's early intervention contact information.

Early Intervention Services: 3 years and older
If your child is 3 years old or older, contact your local public school system. Even if your child is not old enough for kindergarten or enrolled in a public school, call your local elementary school or board of education and ask to speak with someone who can help you have your child evaluated.

Get help

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a treatment facility locator. This locator helps people find treatment for mental health and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.

NIAAA's Alcohol Treatment Navigator
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has an Alcohol Treatment Navigator. The Navigator helps adults find alcohol treatment for themselves or an adult loved one.

Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Links to other organizations

FASD United (formerly NOFAS)
FASD United empowers people living with FASDs and prenatal substance exposure to educate systems of care and the public, enact policies, and unite communities everywhere.

March of Dimes
March of Dimes is a national nonprofit organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies. March of Dimes launched Beyond Labels, an interactive website focused on the ways stigma can affect the health care and support women seek and receive, including those who are pregnant. It also offers tips on what healthcare professionals can do to reduce stigma in their workplaces or communities and includes a module specific to the stigma associated with substance use disorder and pregnancy.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
NIAAA supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcohol-related problems. This website includes publications and information, such as the "Alcohol and Your Pregnancy" brochure, which is available both in English and Spanish.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA supports more than 85% of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA-supported science addresses fundamental and essential questions about drug abuse. This website offers publications, research, training, and resources related to drug use and addiction.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring access and better outcomes for all.