Dream Acres

10/12/2026

We had a fun community night off and a movie….Kathryn Meinhardt might have gone “a little” overboard!! But noone was hungry!!

10/04/2026

🌍📚 Join us at the inaugural Education and FASD International Conference!

We're excited to share that our very own Jennifer Wisdahl and Krystal Starwich will be presenting at the 2026 Education and FASD International Conference, hosted by POPFASD.

This FREE virtual conference brings together educators, researchers, community support workers, self-advocates, families, and professionals from around the world to explore practical, evidence-informed strategies that improve outcomes for students with FASD.

✨ Over 30 virtual sessions
🌎 Global presenters and perspectives
📅 October 23, 2026
💻 Free to attend

Whether you work in education or support individuals with FASD, this is an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and take home strategies you can put into practice right away.

🔗 Register today: www.efic.ca

Image Description: A conference promotional graphic for the 2026 Education and FASD International Conference. The graphic announces a one-day virtual conference on October 23, 2026, featuring more than 30 sessions focused on practical strategies for supporting individuals with FASD. Headshots of Jennifer Wisdahl and Krystal Starwich from FASD United are displayed as featured presenters. The graphic highlights that the conference is free, online, and designed for educators, with opportunities to learn from global experts, connect with colleagues, and explore evidence-informed strategies. Registration information is provided at www.efic.ca

09/30/2026

Another great day on tap! Our military partners are so important.

09/29/2026

Busy day on the hill today. Walking red shoes all over!

09/26/2026

Last chance to adopt some ducks. Great cause and great prizes. And we get a portion of the money raised.

Sertoma Clubs of Topeka Duck Race: teams: Dream Acres

09/24/2026

https://fasdunited.org/fasd2027/

Headed to Albuquerque in 2027!

What is this conference about and why does it matter? Discover the mission behind the FASD 2026 conference, explore its learning goals, and find answers to common questions. Program & […]

09/24/2026

Our very own CEO Kathryn Meinhardt is one again off the testify at our state capital. Today, sharing about FASD and the vulnerabilities our loved ones face with the Joint Committee on Child Welfare System Oversight.

Having friends with similar passions is wonderful as well! Way to advocate for the ones that can’t protect themselves Stacy Crow.

09/17/2026

We are blessed to be on the list.. you can nominate us too

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Official 2026 Community Voting Awards Platform for Topeka, KS. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

09/03/2026

💙 We were honored to join Governor Laura Kelly for the signing of a proclamation recognizing FASD Awareness Day in Kansas!
Thank you, Governor Kelly, for recognizing the nearly 150,000 Kansans living with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and for helping bring greater awareness to this often invisible disability.

FASD affects individuals and families across our state, and awareness is an important step toward greater understanding, earlier support, and better outcomes. 🧠💙

If you or someone you love is affected by FASD and you are looking for support, resources, or connection, please reach out to Dream Acres FASD Community, FASD United or the Kansas FASD Support Network. You are not alone.

Together, we can make the invisible visible. 💙

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08/11/2026

🌱 WE GOT $100,000! 🌱

A dream we've been working toward for years is finally becoming a reality!

Dream Acres FASD Community has been awarded a $100,000 Lowe's Community Impact Grant to help bring our Greenhouse & Aquaponics Project to life! 💚
And this project is about so much more than growing food.
It’s about growing:
🌱 Confidence
🌱 Independence
🌱 Job skills
🌱 Purpose
🌱 Opportunity
Our residents—adults living with FASD and other brain-based disabilities—will have hands-on opportunities to learn horticulture, aquaponics, agriculture, food production, business operations, and more.

We are incredibly grateful to Lowe’s for believing in this dream and investing in the possibilities of our residents.

We can't wait to watch this dream grow! 🌱🐟

Follow along as we bring it to life—and stay tuned for ways you can help!



**Photo credit: GreenhousesInTheSnow.com