OUR VISION: FASD Focus NW recognizes that drinking alcohol during pregnancy causes a broad range of alcohol related conditions. We envision safe and enriching communities that embrace, honor, and empower individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and their families. We envision building bridges that connect and unify professionals, individuals with FASDs, families, and community members.
Our online Regional Support Group meets monthly, and allows parents, guardians or caregivers of individuals living with FASDs to connect and create community. Educational and informational presentations are offered in conjunction with select meetings.
Additional online and in-person support groups are in development. Check back for more information.
“We adopted a child for many reasons. Some idealistic, some selfish, and some altruistic. You say ‘I have love to give, and there are, kids that need to be loved.’ We knew it would be a challenge but like many, we had no idea the challenges that FASD creates, when the Executive Functioning of one’s brain doesn’t work correctly. We struggled for many years on our own until my sister in law found NOFAS Washington. We immediately had a support group in place with monthly meetings, a Facebook group with an almost instantaneous answers and resources. Children with this diagnosis can fracture intact families of good people who are trying to make a difference.
NOFAS Washington does not profit financially from their services. In order to continue to offer these excellent services and supports that families and others can access regardless of their financial situation, they rely on donations of time, expertise, energy, and money. In this season of giving, we ask you to reflect on the great work and invaluable resources offered by NOFAS Washington and to support this excellent organization through a gift. ”
— K. and R. in Everett
