Florida Is Taking FASD Forward

06/04/2026

Our team at The Florida Center for Early Childhood and The Florida Center Training Institute hosted Barb Clark as she presented her fantastic training on The Big 3: Raging, Lying, and Stealing. This recording is available for a limited time. Be sure to check it out if you are a caregiver supporting an individual or a professional working with youth with some challenging symptoms.

Learn innovative approaches for understanding and supporting children and adolescents with a trauma history, addressing developmental differences, and improving communication. Some of the most common symptoms with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are lying, stealing, and raging - "...

05/12/2026

Advocates - it is time to lift our voices! We have an easy action item for you. We need to let the US Senate Appropriations Committee know how important it is to fund FASD. In the comments, I will link the post from FASD United where you can help us. If you have questions, please reach out to us - [email protected]

05/04/2026

We know it is only May, but our team is already planning September's FASD Awareness events. Pencil the dates in your calendar now! We hope you can join us.

04/22/2026

Our FASD team at The Florida Center for Early Childhood and The Florida Center Training Institute is excited to offer our next free training. FASD: What Is It and What Do We Do About It?
This session is designed for both professionals and caregivers—so yes, that means you.

We’ll break down what FASD is, what it can look like, and practical ways to better support children and families.

Can’t join us live? No problem. The training will be recorded, and you’ll have the opportunity to watch it afterward.

Already attended one of our introductory FASD trainings? We’d love your help - please consider sharing this event with your community so more families and professionals can access this information.

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03/16/2026

Hey families. We were contacted by some team members at San Diego State University's psychology department and they are looking for adults (ages 18-35) to help out with a research study they are conducting on sleep and how it might be related to brain function and behavior. Eligible participants can have a history of prenatal alcohol exposure as well as typically developing adults of the same age group.

02/19/2026

Some of our team members from The Florida Center for Early Childhood adventured to Tallahassee earlier this week to advocate for the needs of our FASD community. Our agency continues to work in partnership with the State of Florida's Department of Health to support families and individuals impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. We have big dreams and are hopeful to have opportunities to continue expanding our services.

We are especially thankful for our FASD Champions - Senator Jim Boyd and Representative Webster Barnaby. We know that we have future champions in State Representatives Christine Hunschofsky, Bill Conerly, Griff Griffits, James Buchanan, Anna Eskamani, Alex Andrade, and Fiona McFarland as well as Senators Jennifer Bradley, Josie Tomkow, and Jay Trumbull, as well as potential federal support from Evan Power.

01/30/2026

We are working to make 2026 the best year ever in Florida for families and professionals impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The journey is going to be one of progress and hope. One way that you can help us is to fill out our new survey to help us get organized. We want to let you know when an event is happening near you or we have a training that would be perfect for your profession or peers.

Join our FASD Community Communication list!

We are creating an updated FASD Community contact list to help us stay connected.

12/02/2025

YES! Such an incredible victory for our FASD community. Now - Let's get Florida prepared to move forward with the next steps in implementing the FASD Respect Act.

🚨 HUGE NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been signed into law by the President, officially authorizing the FASD Respect Act. This is the culmination of countless hours of work by the FASD community, and we are grateful for the work of our sponsors, Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar and House Champions Representatives McCollum and Bacon over the years. Now, we turn our focus to ensuring FASD Respect Act programs are fully funded and able to make it into your communities.

The FASD Respect Act goes beyond just securing funding for FASD programs. Now that the FASD Respect Act has become law, the federal government is tasked to address FASD through a realigned perspective that supports individuals and families and respects their lived experience. Official passage also allows this community to fight for greater funding for the programs and services that will make a real difference in your lives.

This significant step forward was made possible by the generous donation of time, energy, and charitable giving from the entire FASD community. Self-advocates, parents and caregivers, and professionals across the country donated their time by writing to and meeting with Members of Congress, ensuring they are FASD-informed. Longtime champions like Susan Shepard Carlson spent countless hours drafting legislation and sharing their expertise with advocates. National coordination from FASD United has helped this grassroots movement be sustainable and effective, and this work is fully funded by generous donations from people like you.

We hope you will consider giving to FASD United to allow us to continue this work as we fight for increased funding for FASD Respect Act programs. Support us here: https://fasdunited.org/season-of-giving/

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11/24/2025

Well this is exciting! The Florida Center for Early Childhood has been selected for Target’s Giving Circle Program! It will vary by region, but please check your Target app and see if you can support the agency through your votes. Not sure where to look? No problem, we've got instructions for you.

Start at the in the Target App and click “My Target” at the bottom right. Next to the Target Circle Benefits, click “Explore”. Click “Community Support Votes”. Cast all your available votes to The Florida Center at once!

Spread the word- forward this to friends and family who love our program!

09/24/2025

Our FASD Team at The Florida Center has been hosting some specialized trainings during FASD Awareness Month. We will be wrapping up our series with an opportunity to help families receiving, or looking to receive, ABA services for their child. If you're curious about how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) fits (or doesn’t fit) for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?

Join us for a training that breaks it down in plain language—exploring both the helpful tools and the common challenges, with a focus on a brain-based, compassionate approach.

You’ll learn:
- Practical strategies that actually support neurodiverse learners
- Pitfalls to watch out for
- How to adapt ABA in ways that fit your child’s unique needs
- How to feel empowered in making individualized therapy decisions

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry—it will be recorded for you to watch later!

Register today and save your spot: https://bit.ly/46Sbcaz
This training is perfect for caregivers, educators, and professionals who want to better support children with FASD. Share this opportunity with the team of staff who might be working with your child and providing ABA services.

Discover how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be both helpful and challenging for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This training offers a foundational look at ABA while emphasizing the importance of a brain-based, compassionate approach. Learn practical strategies, common pit...