Friends Assisting and Supporting Development (FASD)

What is the Friends Assisting and Supporting Development (FASD) program?

Woodview is committed to supporting youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). We recognize the need in the community for FASD resources for youth, and support adolescents and young adults.

Friends Assisting and Supporting Development (FASD) is a reimagined program where youth 12 years of age and up can attend on a weekly basis. This program will be offered year-round.

We will increase leadership opportunities for youth in the community through our expanded model of the FASD program while maintaining a social and skill-building experience.

We can also provide consultation to local summer camps and other organizations as needed.

We welcome youth 12 years and up to access our youth hub at Woodview in the Square (120 Colborne St, Unit 106-107) at Harmony Square in downtown Brantford.

Is the program right for you?

The Friends Assisting and Supporting Development program is for youth over the age of 12 with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of FASD.

What is the focus of the program?

Friends Assisting and Supporting Development program is designed to provide youth with FASD:

• opportunities to maintain their social connection with peers all year;
• a therapeutic environment to promote growth in social, emotional and behavioural well-being;
• respite and relief to youth and their families;
• opportunities to build skills in public speaking, advocacy, life and social skills; and
• to promote their skill development, self-confidence and enjoyment

Community FASD Support

Contact Brant continues to provide service coordination for those diagnosed or querying FASD. These services are funded by the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services. For more information, please visit: https://contactbrant.net/fasd-service-coordination/

A monthly FASD Caregiver Support Group is offered in Brant, please visit: https://fasdinfotsaf.ca/info/brant-fasd-caregiver-support-group/