Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Coaching Families

Provided by: Catholic Social Services

Assists families in their own home as they learn about and respond to the needs of their children who are diagnosed or possible fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

Service offers:

intensive supports for 6 to 18 months to families with children affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Includes:

helping caregivers to access diagnostic services
providing tools and strategies for adjustment in living with children who have FASD
making referrals to a variety of services including counselling services and parenting support groups
a monthly parent support group
raising awareness in the community about FASD

Eligibility

Yes

Service targeted to families with children who are:

21 years and younger
and diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or who demonstrate strong indicators of prenatal exposure to alcohol

Service Types

Early Development Help With Parenting Rare or Genetic Diseases Birth-5 years old

Disability Related Parenting Programs Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Languages

English