
Meet Our Family Support Navigators
Real caregivers. Real support. Our Family Support Navigators are here to walk alongside you with compassion, knowledge and lived experience.

Melissa Fredin
Melissa Fredin has been a dedicated foster care provider since 1999 and has spent over 20 years offering parent support and coaching to families. An adoptive mother of seven, with her oldest in their 30s, Melissa continues to learn and grow alongside the families she serves.

Sandy Hruby
Sandy Hruby is the parent of three adopted adult children, two with FASD diagnoses and is currently raising her 4-year old grandson who also has FASD. With a background as an Early Childhood Licensed Teacher, she has spent the past six years working in Social Services. Sandy has extensive experience navigating school systems, social services, therapeutic services and legal systems.

Kim Hicks
Kim is a mom, advocate and policy expert based in Southeast Minnesota. She and her husband LaMar are raising eight children together. With experience as a teacher, parent and advocate, Kim brings a well-rounded perspective to every IEP table she joins. She’s passionate about finding student-centered solutions and empowering families through education, collaboration and compassion.

Teresa Kothbauer
Teresa Kothbauer is a member of the Proof Alliance Certified Trainers (PACT) and has partnered with Proof Alliance since her son’s FASD diagnosis in 2014. She brings meaningful insight from her experience as a caregiver and a deep commitment to ongoing learning. Teresa is passionate about empowering families, sharing knowledge and helping others better understand and support individuals impacted by FASD.

Free, personalized support for individuals and families living with FASD
We’re here to help you with:
- Parent coaching
- Resource navigation
- Trusted, compassionate support tailored to your journey
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