Below are links to a range of support and discussion groups for caregivers of individuals with an FASD. In the FASD community, a caregiver is any birthparent, relative, foster or adoptive parent, guardian, or adult supporter who provides care, guidance, or advocacy for a person with FASD, whether every day or as needed.
This directory was developed by the FASD Collaborative Project and is now hosted by Texas FASD Network.
Weekly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver & Birthparent
Cognitive Supports Drop-In
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Parents, foster providers, and direct supporters of all ages
Contact Name: Nate Sheets
Contact Email/Link: nate@oregonbehavior.com
Meeting Frequency: Weekly
Meeting Time/Day: Meetings offered twice weekly on Mondays, 10 a.m. Pacific Time, and Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: Nate Sheets, Cognitive Supports
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: www.cognitivesupports.com/dropin
Cost to Attend: Free
FASD Caregivers Connected Community Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Caregivers of individuals living with FASD or suspected
Contact Name: Mary Byrnes
Contact Email/Link: Mary@harrisonshope.ca
Meeting Frequency: Weekly for Zoom; Daily for Facebook
Meeting Time/Day: Offers two weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. Eastern Time, and Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Eastern Time, as well as a Facebook group that offers ongoing/real-time support
Organization Sponsor: Harrison’s Hope
Platform: Zoom for online meetings and Facebook for the ongoing group
Registration to Attend: Email Mary above to request to join the Zoom sessions; request to join the Facebook group on Facebook’s platform at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dmjx5rzvS/
Cost to Attend: Free
Recovering Mothers Anonymous (RMA)
Group Type: Birthmother Support Group
Target Audience: Mothers with the lived experience of using alcohol or other substance during pregnancy
Contact Name: Kathy Mitchell
Contact Email/Link: mitamitchell54@gmail.com
Meeting Frequency: Weekly
Meeting Time/Day: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Organization Sponsor: Recovering Mothers Anonymous (RMA)
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: www.recoveringmothers.org
Cost to Attend: Free
Monthly Meetings:
General FASD Caregiver Support Groups
Ohio Guidestone Parent Support Group for FASD
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Parents raising children with FASD (or suspected fetal alcohol exposure)
Contact Name: Terra Smith
Contact Email/Link: terra.smith@ohioguidestone.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., and 4th Monday of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Organization Sponsor: Ohio Guidestone Double ARC Center for FASD
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Email Terra Smith for information and link
Cost to Attend: Free
Caregiver Support Circle
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Caregivers of people with FASD or suspected FASD
Contact Name: Bridget Moran
Contact Email/Link: bridget.moran@sbcglobal.net
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Northern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Bridget above
Cost to Attend: Free
Proof Alliance All Caregivers Welcome Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Any caregivers at any stage of FASD journey
Contact Name: Melissa Fredin
Contact Email/Link: melissafredin@gmail.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Central Time
Organization Sponsor: Proof Alliance
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Melissa above
Cost to Attend: Free
OSHAY’s Carers Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Foster carers, adopters, and kinship carers; everyone welcome
Contact Name: Maryelen Mcphail
Contact Email/Link: info@oshays.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Friday of the month, 12:00-1:00 p.m. British Time (7-8 a.m. Eastern Time)
Organization Sponsor: OSHAY’s FASD Scotland
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Maryelen above
Cost to Attend: Free
Parents Helping Parents FASD Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children and adults with FASD
Contact Name: Duncan and Margaret Curry
Contact Email/Link: fasd.volunteers@php.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: Parents Helping Parents
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: https://www.php.com/calendar-of-events/?terms=%23fasd&lang=all&date_after=&location=
Cost to Attend: Free
Circle of Parents Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Caregivers of children and adults with FASD
Contact Name: Jeanette Scotland
Contact Email/Link: jscotland@gmail.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: Meetings offered on both the 1st Thursday of the month, 9:00 a.m., and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time
Organization Sponsor: Illuminate Colorado
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Jeanette above
Cost to Attend: Free
FASt Friends Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Parents or caregivers of individuals with FASD (diagnosed or undiagnosed)
Contact Name: Joanne Sparrow
Contact Email/Link: joanne.sparrowphd@gmail.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Wednesday of the month, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Focus NW
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: https://fasdfocusnw.org/support
Cost to Attend: Free
Monthly Meetings:
Specialized FASD Discussion or Support Groups
Caring for Transition Age and Adults with an FASD
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Parents, foster providers, and direct supporters of individuals at transition age and adults with an FASD
Contact Name: Melissa Fredin
Contact Email/Link: melissafredin@gmail.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Monday of the month, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Central Time
Organization Sponsor: Proof Alliance
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Melissa above
Cost to Attend: Free
The Resilience Room
Group Type: Caregiver Coaching Support Group
Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children with FASD and other NDDs
Contact Name: Eileen Devine
Contact Email/Link: hello@eileendevine.com
Meeting Frequency: Multiple sessions per month
Meeting Time/Day: Schedule varies; please see link below
Organization Sponsor: Eileen Devine, LCSW, Neurobehavioral Support Coach for Parents
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: https://www.eileendevine.com/the-resilience-room
Cost to Attend: Fee-based; part of members-only Resilience Room course, which include additional content per month; membership opens 2-3 times per year and you can join the waiting list to attend
OSHAY’s Birth Family Support Group
Group Type: Birth Family Support Group
Target Audience: Birth families; every birth family welcome
Contact Name: Maryelen Mcphail
Contact Email/Link: info@oshays.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Monday of the month, at 7:00-9:00 p.m. British Time (2-4 p.m. Eastern Time)
Organization Sponsor: OSHAY’s FASD Scotland
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: This group is run by a birth mum (Hellen). Send email to Maryelen above to join.
Cost to Attend: Free
Caring for Transition Age and Adults with an FASD
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Parents, foster providers, and direct supporters of individuals at transition age and adults with an FASD
Contact Name: Melissa Fredin
Contact Email/Link: melissafredin@gmail.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Monday of the month, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Central Time
Organization Sponsor: Proof Alliance
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Melissa above
Cost to Attend: Free
The Resilience Room
Group Type: Caregiver Coaching Support Group
Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children with FASD and other NDDs
Contact Name: Eileen Devine
Contact Email/Link: hello@eileendevine.com
Meeting Frequency: Multiple sessions per month
Meeting Time/Day: Schedule varies; please see link below
Organization Sponsor: Eileen Devine, LCSW, Neurobehavioral Support Coach for Parents
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: https://www.eileendevine.com/the-resilience-room
Cost to Attend: Fee-based; part of members-only Resilience Room course, which include additional content per month; membership opens 2-3 times per year and you can join the waiting list to attend
OSHAY’s Birth Family Support Group
Group Type: Birth Family Support Group
Target Audience: Birth families; every birth family welcome
Contact Name: Maryelen Mcphail
Contact Email/Link: info@oshays.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Monday of the month, at 7:00-9:00 p.m. British Time (2-4 p.m. Eastern Time)
Organization Sponsor: OSHAY’s FASD Scotland
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: This group is run by a birth mum (Hellen). Send email to Maryelen above to join.
Cost to Attend: Free
FASD & the IEP Inner Circle
Group Type: Educational Support for Families
Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, Resource Parents
Contact Name: Shannon Iacobacci
Contact Email/Link: shannon@embracingthebrain.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Time)
Organization Sponsor: Embracing The Brain
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Email Shannon above
Cost to Attend: Free
FASD & Advocacy Support
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Caregivers of people with FASD or suspected FASD
Contact Name: Anne Dahl
Contact Email/Link: https://www.fasdnetworknortherncalifornia.org/caregiver-support
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: Meeting offered twice per month on 2nd Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., and 4th Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Northern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Click the link above and then the preferred session to access the Zoom link
Cost to Attend: Free
Wednesday Evening Drop-In
Group Type: Discussion, Resource Sharing, and Networking Support Group
Target Audience: Anyone interested in FASD, including professionals, families, and individuals with FASD
Contact Name: Annette Kunzman
Contact Email/Link: annettek@fasdsocalnetwork.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Southern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Annette above
Cost to Attend: Free
Saturday Morning Drop-In
Group Type: Discussion, Resource Sharing, and Networking Support Group
Target Audience: Anyone interested in FASD, including professionals, families, and individuals with FASD
Contact Name: Annette Kunzman
Contact Email/Link: annettek@fasdsocalnetwork.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Southern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Annette above
Cost to Attend: Free
Aggressive Behaviors Support Group
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group (LCSW-led discussion on dealing with aggressive behaviors)
Target Audience: Caregivers of loved ones with FASD who are exhibiting aggressive behaviors
Contact Name: Janis Reid
Contact Email/Link: connect@janisreidlcsw.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Thursday of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Organization Sponsor: FASD Network of Southern California
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Contact Janis above
Cost to Attend: Free
Family Caregivers of Adults with FASD
Group Type: Caregiver Support Group
Target Audience: Family caregivers of adults with FASD
Contact Name: Jackie Wille
Contact Email/Link: FASDSS@orchidsfasdservices.org
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 3rd Friday of the month, TBD Central Time
Organization Sponsor: Orchids FASD Services
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Email Jackie above for a brief registration form.
Cost to Attend: Free
Spanish-Speaking Caregiver Support Group (Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores de habla hispana)
Group Type: Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores de Habla Hispana (Spanish-Speaking Caregiver Support Group)
Target Audience: Spanish-speaking family caregivers of children with an FASD
Contact Name: Kathryn Page
Contact Email/Link: grupo.apoyo.teaf@php.com
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Meeting Time/Day: 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:15-8:45pm (Pacific Time)
Organization Sponsor: Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
Platform: Zoom
Registration to Attend: Envíe un correo electrónico a la dirección anterior. Tenga en cuenta que esta sesión se lleva a cabo completamente en español. https://www.php.com/es/grupo-de-apoyo-teaf/ (Send email to address above. Please note that this session is held entirely in Spanish.)
Cost to Attend: Free