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PA Families Inc. offers support and resources for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Learn about prevention, diagnosis, and strategies for managing FASD to support healthier outcomes. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder At PA Families Inc., we understand the challenges of living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). That's why we offer a range of support services that provide education, training, and a sense of community for families affected by this condition. The Pacarepartnership program provides valuable resources to parents and caregivers, while our Parent Support Group and Collaborative Support Group Calendar help to connect families. The Center for Excellence in FASD Education teaches skills for parents and teachers alike, ensuring the best possible care for those affected by FASD. Addtional Resources FASD Media Toolkit & Resources Click Here FASD UNITED (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) National Org. Click Here Strategies for Improving Outcomes FASD VIDEO Dan Dubovsky Click Here FASD & Mental Health Dan Dobovsky VIDEO Click Here Families Moving Forward Program FASD Intervention, Training & Research Click Here Notes From the Navigator. FASD quarterly newsletter to provide caregivers with tips and resources Click Here Rewards and Consequences FASD VIDEO Dan Dubovsky Click Here "Myth busting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders" Podcast Click Here (FASD): Thirty Reasons Why Early Identification Matters By Gordon R. Hodas MD Click Here Addiction Substance Abuse Mental Health What to do! Click Here Addressing the Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder By Gordon R. Hodas, M.D. Click Here Alcohol and brain structure across the lifespan Click Here CDC Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD Click Here CDC Releases Annual Update to the Disability and Health Data System 2022 Click Here CDC Releases New Video; Obtaining Prenatal Alcohol History in a Pediatric Setting Click Here Common Strengths of Students with FASD VIDEO Dan Dubovsky Click Here Comparing ODD, ADHD, and FASD VIDEO Dan Dubovsky Click Here FASD Studies Birth Defects & Costs Click Here FASD Finding Help in PA; Who are you going to call? Click Here FASD Task Force PA CARE PARTNERSHIP Click Here FASD United Family Navigator Postcard Contact Info for Help! Click Here FASD United Monthly Policy Forum Meetings Click Here FASD and Sleep Disturbances Predict Anxiety Article Click Here Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Systems of Care: Intervention at a Higher Level By Gordon R. Hodas, MD Click Here Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: VIDEO Bending the Trajectory National Center for Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Click Here Fostering Interdependence FASD VIDEO Dan Dubovsky Click Here Functional Domains Affected By FASD: Growing Independence Of Motor Skills And Intelligence With Increasing Developmental Age Click Here How Common Are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)? By Gordon R. Hodas, M.D. Click Here Mental Health Disorders and FASD Dan Dubovsky VIDEO Click Here NIAAA Research: FASD in Preschool-aged Children and Early Life Factors Click Here NIH FASD Heavy Prenatal Alcohol Linked to Long-term Impacts on Brain Development Click Here PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment Click Here PENNSYLVANIA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) TASK FORCE Click Here Prenatal Substance Exposure Workshop for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Parents Click Here Teachers' needs for an FASD-informed resource: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Click Here The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Podcasts on FASD Click Here The Approach with FASD VIDEO Dan Dubovsky Click Here The FASD United Weekly Roundup Email Newsletter Click Here The State Correctional Institution at Albion SCI Albion Erie County Special Needs Population Click Here Trying Differently Rather Than Harder from FASCETS Click Here

PA Families Inc. partners with the Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) to provide comprehensive support and resources for children and families in Pennsylvania. Discover programs, services, and assistance available for a brighter future. Children, Youth and Families OCYF Pennsylvania’s Child Welfare System is a state supervised and county administered. Every county has a Children and Youth Services Agency that organizes and manages the services that are available in that county. The name of the Children and Youth Services Agency may vary in each county. The purpose of a Children and Youth Services Agency is to provide child welfare services designed to protect children from abuse, neglect, and enable children to remain safely in their homes. It provides services to help families overcome problems that result in dependency, neglect, and delinquency, and to enhance the family’s capacity to provide for their children’s educational, physical, and behavioral health needs. The Children and Youth Service Agency provides adequate substitute care in foster family homes and child caring institutions for any child in need of care due to abuse or neglect. Services are available to children from birth to 18 years of age. However, if a youth should choose to stay involved, in the state of Pennsylvania they can stay until the age of 21. Children and Youth Services promote and protect the health and welfare of children with the focus of keeping families together through protective services. When placement does occur, the goal is to reconnect and reunify the child with the family in as an effective and timely way possible, while ensuring the safety of the child. Why Children, Youth and Families May Be Involved With Your Family The Children, Youth and Families (CYF) works with families that are having a difficult time providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children. CYF is the agency designated by state law to look into allegations of child abuse and neglect. CYF receives referrals from friends, family, neighbors and others; the agency also receives referrals from parents themselves. CYF assigns a Caseworker to look into the allegations and to decide if CYF can help. By law, the agency will offer services to families when: Parents are not able to care for children and no other responsible adult is availableChildren that may have been injured, abused, or sexually molested by their parents or caretakers; children are not adequately cared for or supervised; in certain situations, when parents need help with their problems or their children’s problems. Keeping Families Together The agency’s preference is to keep families together. If your children can live with you and be safe, they will stay with you. Most families who are involved with OCYF continue to live together under the same roof. While parents continue to parent, they are also receiving services from the agency. A Caseworker will meet with family members in the home to assist the family in working through problems. The frequency of home visits will be decided by the parents and the Caseworker. If adults and children cannot live together safely, CYF will provide a safe, temporary home for the children. This “out-of-home” placement may be with relatives. It may be with a foster family. Less often, it is in a group home, a residential center or shelter. Additional Resources Adoption Read More CYF Mandated Reporting & Training Read More Clearances Read More DHS Clearances & Licensing for PA Residents and Employees Read More DOH Developmental and Behavioral Screening EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Medicaid Insurance Read More Federal Health & Human Services HHS Agencies & Offices 13 total Read More Funding Child Welfare Services in Pennsylvania - PCCYFS Read More Funding for County CYF agencies from County, State and Federal Read More Intake/Referral Services in OCYF Read More Kinship Read More OCYF Resources, Data Sources Read More Overview of Children and Youth Services Read More PA Human Services Provider Directory with License Status Read More Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Read More Safe Haven Law OCYF Read More Senior Foster Grandparents AmeriCorps Read More State, Regional, County and Federal Offices Read More What are my rights? Read More

Expert Guidance for Families of Students with FASD. Navigating the education system with a child with FASD can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. A recording of Proof Alliance’s first EmpowerED Series panel brings together education, legal, mental health, and caregiver experts to help families understand their child’s rights and advocate effectively in school . Panelists include attorneys, educators, therapists, and parents who share both professional expertise and living experience. This recorded panel discussion provides practical guidance, strategies, and resources to empower caregivers and support student success. This panel is now available for no-cost, on-demand viewing on the Proof Alliance eCampus. Watch the Recording Here https://learn.proofalliance.org/courses/empowered-webinar-series/?blm_aid=240673 Click here to watch the panel >Click here to watch the panel >

Proof Alliance is seeking speakers to connect with and elevate care for people with FASD using strengths-based strategies. This year’s theme, Turning Knowledge into Action , emphasizes practical application. We want every caregiver who attends to leave with concrete steps, actionable tools, and resources they can use immediately. Applications are being accepted through December 5, 2025 Event Dates: May 14th (8 am - 4 pm CST and May 15th (9 am - 4 pm CST), 2026 Location: Plymouth Community Center, Plymouth, Minnesota Audience:  200+ caregivers of individuals with FASD and professionals, community agencies Form for Submission and Information Below https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gN8FVOaErUCb5XmsQMpyFIboZ2py3EtJqOC17iF6mEJUOUQzTENOREpSMDUyQjZLQTc5Mk02MDlNMSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl&blm_aid=240673 Submit your proposal here >

Dear OMHSAS Stakeholders,    The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is inviting Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Professionals, CRS Supervisors, CRS Providers, Primary Contractors, Behavioral Health Managed Care Organizations, County Mental Health Representatives, and Single County Authorities to provide feedback on providing Medicaid services through Certified Recovery Specialists.     Stakeholders who will not have an opportunity to join us on a virtual listening session are encouraged to use the following link to a survey to provide feedback.  The survey will remain open until tomorrow Friday, October 10, 2025 . We encourage stakeholders to complete the survey well before October 10 th  so your feedback is received in a timely manner.      Survey link: https://mercer.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4rPh8m11Xb1G3s   The attached flyer also contains the survey link.  The creation of the survey and collection of information is a partnership with Mercer Government Human Services Consulting.   If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Barry Decker at bdecker@pa.gov  or Kathy Nichols at kathy.nichols@mercer.com   Thank you for your continued commitment and cooperation.   OMHSAS Executive Committee