FASD Family Support Program
The FASD Family Support Program offers individualized support to families living with FASD along with opportunities to gather, connect and share lived experiences. This program has a goal of empowering healthy families and healthy communities. Download the program brochure with this link:
Family Support Brochure
Saskatoon Family Support Meetings
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Each month Family Support Group meetings are held in Saskatoon. The meetings are meant to offer parents and caregivers a chance to gather. By talking about some of the strengths and struggles of living with FASD, parents will gain a sense of connection, increase their knowledge and learn new strategies. The meetings will include topics like:
- discussing the range of disabilities linked with FASD
- learning about secondary issues like problems at school, trouble with the law and addictions
- gaining the skills needed to advocate for services and support
- recognizing the importance of self-care for parents and caregivers
Guest speakers from the community will also come in to talk about important issues like assessment and diagnosis or justice. With a blend of opportunities for learning, getting to know other parents and gaining practical strategies for daily life, the Family Support Meetings are an answer to the community’s call for support. Family Support Workers, Gerry and Allana share this,
“The Network has always been rooted in the notion that those living with FASD can be our most profound teachers. The FASD Family Support Program has afforded us the opportunity to learn from so many individuals while they trudge through the court process, access social assistance, prepare for parenthood, battle addictions and navigate everyday living.”
One-to-One Support in Saskatoon
Through the program, Family Support Workers provide one-on-one assistance to Saskatoon and area families. Every family has unique needs and requires support to meet those needs. Therefore, we strive to offer integrated support that not only connects those living with FASD with the Network, but also with the services in the broader community.
Families may seek individualized guidance to access mental health, addictions, counseling or mentoring services. One-on-one support may also serve to assist families navig
ating legal processes, diagnosis and assessment, school systems, income support or accessing the Cognitive Disabilities Strategy. Stepping alongside families can make a big difference in daily lives. “We have seen parents give way to hope where there had only been frustration. This alone has provided us the inspiration to try differently rather than harder, challenge stigma and push the boundaries needed to make change.”
Know and Grow Sessions in Saskatchewan Communities
One time Know and Grow Sessions provide information and support to families living with FASD throughout the province. Know and Grow Sessions offer parents and caregivers the knowledge and support necessary to parent their child, youth or adult living with FASD. These sessions create opportunities for the Network to strengthen ties with communities and agencies throughout Saskatchewan.
For more information about the FASD Family Support Program, contact the Network on our Toll Free line 1-866-673-3276 or contact one of the Family Support Workers:
Gerry Reynolds, Family Support Worker (306) 975-0885
gerralee.fasdfsp@sasktel.net
Allana Dziarski, Family Support Worker (306) 975-0881
Allana.fasdfsp@sasktel.net