The Central Alberta FASD Network is a non-profit organization offering community based, cost-free services to persons impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across the lifespan, and their caregivers. With programs offered in Red Deer and surrounding area, Rocky Mountain House and surrounding area, South Central, Drumheller, Hanna, Trochu, Coronation, Castor and Three Hills, we are part of a system wide FASD Network model that has made Alberta a leader in service delivery, both in Canada and internationally. We offer education and training, outreach and prevention, assessment and diagnosis, and advocacy. We offer fee for service options for assessment and diagnosis, professional development and training, restorative practice interventions
OUR VISION
We envision a future where all individuals and communities impacted by FASD are supported to reach their full potential, and there is continuous reduction in alcohol-exposed pregnancies, and the accompanying stigma attached to this disability.
OUR MISSION
The Central Alberta FASD Network believes in treating all individuals with respect, accepting our clients for who they are, and celebrating their uniqueness. To engage our clients and their caregivers across the lifespan, we provide community-based services and individualized support, in a safe and non-judgement environment. We strive to support individuals impacted by FASD and their caregivers by offering education and training, outreach and support, assessment and diagnostic services, and through informed and inclusive collaborative partnerships.
OUR VALUES
We believe in engaging all individuals with respect, celebrating their uniqueness, and supporting each in their personal journey. The FASD Network supports a person-centered approach, and embraces the core values of dignity, individuality and autonomy, empathy, integrity, collaboration, innovation, adaptability and leadership.
Our 2024-2027 Strategic Goals:
01 Increase agency and program sustainability through additional funding sources and partners.
02 Build agency capacity through program reviews and quality improvement.
03 Strengthen the internal framework of the Network, and reinforce and expand external relationships with agencies, communities, and political bodies.
04 Beginning in 2026, increase supportive housing units and support for youth and adults, impacted by FASD.