SLO County FASD

12/02/2025

🚨 HUGE NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been signed into law by the President, officially authorizing the FASD Respect Act. This is the culmination of countless hours of work by the FASD community, and we are grateful for the work of our sponsors, Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar and House Champions Representatives McCollum and Bacon over the years. Now, we turn our focus to ensuring FASD Respect Act programs are fully funded and able to make it into your communities.

The FASD Respect Act goes beyond just securing funding for FASD programs. Now that the FASD Respect Act has become law, the federal government is tasked to address FASD through a realigned perspective that supports individuals and families and respects their lived experience. Official passage also allows this community to fight for greater funding for the programs and services that will make a real difference in your lives.

This significant step forward was made possible by the generous donation of time, energy, and charitable giving from the entire FASD community. Self-advocates, parents and caregivers, and professionals across the country donated their time by writing to and meeting with Members of Congress, ensuring they are FASD-informed. Longtime champions like Susan Shepard Carlson spent countless hours drafting legislation and sharing their expertise with advocates. National coordination from FASD United has helped this grassroots movement be sustainable and effective, and this work is fully funded by generous donations from people like you.

We hope you will consider giving to FASD United to allow us to continue this work as we fight for increased funding for FASD Respect Act programs. Support us here: https://fasdunited.org/season-of-giving/

Image Description: The image shows a group of adults standing together in front of the U.S. Capitol on a bright, clear day. They are all wearing matching black shirts with FASD awareness messages and red shoes. The text on the image announces that the SUPPORT Act has been signed into law, authorizing the FASD Respect Act. A small logo for FASD United appears in the upper right corner, and a link to donate is displayed at the top.

10/30/2025

Join us for a Special Día de los Mu***os Celebration!
📅 Sunday, November 2 | 1–5 PM
📍 Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande
🎟️ Get tickets: https://loom.ly/mPgrK3U

Welcome to your neighborhood theater in Arroyo Grande, CA. The Clark Center was created to inspire, entertain, and educate our community through the power of cultural and performing arts. Bring your ideas and your imagination and let us show you the world!

10/22/2025

Join us for a Special Día de los Mu***os Celebration!
📅 Sunday, November 2 | 1–5 PM
📍 Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Arroyo Grande
🎟️ Get tickets: https://loom.ly/mPgrK3U

09/03/2025

08/13/2025

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06/04/2025

Today, after years of tireless advocacy, we are proud to share that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the FASD Respect Act as part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483)—a monumental milestone in national Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ( ) policy.

This bipartisan victory brings us one step closer to a comprehensive federal response to FASD. For the first time, agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be empowered to:

❤️ Promote FASD education and public awareness

🍎 Expand support across State and Tribal systems

👠 Establish Centers for Excellence to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and support individuals across the lifespan

As Susan Shepard Carlson, former FASD United Board Chair, shared:
“In the annals of FASD advocacy over the years, the passage of FASD authorization by the U.S. House of Representatives is truly historic and a huge victory for the FASD field.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Representatives Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) for their leadership, and to the countless advocates across the country who made this moment possible.

The journey isn’t over—we continue to fight for FASD supports to be fully written into law. But today, we celebrate a turning point.

🔗 Learn more: www.fasdunited.org
🔗 Find help through our Family Navigator: fasdunited.org/family-navigator
🔗 Connect with our Affiliate Network: nofasaffiliatenetwork.org

05/04/2025

Together, we can prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Let's champion the FASD Respect Act for a brighter future.