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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. collaborates with the Department of Education (DOE) to provide educational support and resources for families across Pennsylvania. Discover programs, services, and assistance to help children thrive in their academic journey. Education DOE The commonwealth’s K-12 education system serves more than 1.7 million students. Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts range in size from approximately 200 students to more than 140,000 students. In addition to traditional public schools, more than 160 brick-and-mortar charter schools and 14 cyber charter schools are responsible for educating 135,000 students. Pennsylvania’s 29 Intermediate Units (IUs) provide special education, professional development, and technical assistance services to school districts, charter schools, and private schools Career and technical education programs are provided at 136 high schools and 84 career and technical centers, offering over 1,720 approved programs of study to more than 66,000 students. Pennsylvania is also home to nearly 300 postsecondary and higher education institutions including 14 community colleges, 14 state-owned institutions, and four state-related universities. In addition, there are eight private, state-aided institutions and 88 private colleges and universities. Pennsylvania’s educational system also encompasses a network of 604 state-supported public libraries and 29 District Library Centers, which provide resources, technology, and programs that support pre-K to 12 students, as well as adult learners, in all 67 counties. PDE also oversees the State Library of Pennsylvania. https://www.statelibrary.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/TypesofSchools/Pages/default.aspx Additional Resources Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and Advisory Council (PHRC) Click Here Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms DOE Click Here Bullying Prevention DOE Click Here DOH School Health Program Click Here EDUCATION LAW CENTER Click Here Educator Misconduct in PA Types and Process /Forms DOE Click Here Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Click Here Federal School Nutrition Programs Click Here MEETING LIST of PA IU Local Education Task Forces from The Peal Center Click Here Migrant Education Program Click Here PA Department of Education Contact Information DOE Click Here PA MAP OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS and INTERMEDIATE UNITS (IU) Click Here PATTAN Family Information/ Special Education Click Here Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center Click Here Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Click Here Student Assistance Program in PA Schools SAP MH DDAP DOE Click Here Supports for Military-Connected Students and Families in Education Click Here Teachers' needs for an FASD-informed resource: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Click Here The Bureau of Special Education Click Here The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Click Here Transition Checklist 7th grade and up from The PEAL Center Click Here U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Click Here Understanding the PA Education System Click Here File A Complaint Against an Educator in Pennsylvania Click Here Pennsylvania Education Directory/Maps/Education System Flow Charts & Listings Click Here Clearances/Background Checks Department of Education Click Here Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) Click Here

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