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At Proof Alliance, we don’t preach; we outreach. We deliver a full range of education, awareness and support around fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASD. Our services encompass prevention, knowledge, diagnosis and ongoing help. We care with our hearts, heads and hands.

Support at Home

Early Childhood: Birth to Age 5 • Research shows that the right kind of supports and services early on can improve a child’s development.

Middle Childhood: Ages 6-12 • Prenatal alcohol exposure can impact a child's brain structure, size and functioning. Learn how to help your child be successful at home.

Adolescence and Transition: Ages 14-21 • When challenging behaviors occur, ask yourself, is this a typical teen behavior or is this FASD that requires a different strategy?

Caregiver Burnout • Research has shown us that as parent, whether adoptive, foster, or biological, raising a child with an FASD can be exhausting caregiver role.

Support at School

Supports for Students with an FASD • Your child may be eligible for additional support in school through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004).

Adolescence and Transition • Consider what accommodations and modifications will best suit your child. Students age 14–21 who receive special education services are entitled to transition planning.

Strategies for Educators • In the United States, up to 1 in 20 children has an FASD. With that rate of prevalence, the chances are high that you have children in your classroom with an FASD.

Support at Work

When Your Child Becomes an Adult • Research has found reduced self-determination for a young adult can lead to diminished quality of life outcomes and reduced community integration and participation.

Planning for the future: Transition to Adulthood • Planning for the future is an exciting yet emotional time for families. Individuals with an FASD often require more support than neurotypical young people but have the same ho

Becoming an Advocate for Your Needs • It can be difficult living with a disability that no one can see. You may feel like you are in an uphill battle advocating for yourself and educating those around you.

Considering Guardianship? • Establishing guardianship may remove considerable rights from an individual. Make sure you considered alternatives to guardianship first.

Financial / Legal Resources

Financial Assistance and Basic Needs • There are several programs that can help provide financial assistance and/or assistance with basic needs.

Home and Community Based Service Waivers • Waivers are support services for individuals with disabilities provided by the state/county.