Collaboration & Philosophy

Our Philosophy and Values

• Inclusion – Individuals with an FASD and their caregivers deserve a voice, and help drive our strategies, decisions, and actions.
• Acceptance of Family and Community – We embrace all perspectives and definitions of family and community.
• Relationship-Based – Our work is rooted in respect, empathy, and trust across our beneficiaries, partners and funders, and staff and volunteers.
• Advocacy-Oriented – We are committed to systemic change and work to decrease stigma and barriers to care in our society. 
• Empowering – We believe our mission can amplify voices of those with living experience of FASD and improve outcomes. 
• Collaborative – Our work requires partnerships and alliances across all settings and we commit to fostering safe spaces for all.
• Informed and Ethical – We commit to thoughtful, principled decision-making grounded in integrity and responsibility. 

Ethical Standards for Collaboration

Texas FASD Network partners with corporate sponsors and other community partners to collaborate on awareness, education, and research initiatives that further the organization’s mission. Texas FASD Network does not endorse any products and maintains transparency about funding of projects. The organization’s role is a conduit of information with healthcare professionals, families/caregivers, and community members about prenatal alcohol exposure. 

FASD United Affiliate Network 

Texas FASD Network is an affiliate member of FASD United, the national organization empowering people living with FASD and prenatal substance exposure to educate systems of care and the public, enact policies, and unite communities everywhere.