The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
“…but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure.” 2 Corinthians 4:7
Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASD refers to a range of conditions including birth defects, brain injury, and physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. These conditions are lifelong and irreversible.
One in twenty children in the United States has an FASD. Eighty percent of the children with an FASD are in the foster care system. And 75% of children in foster care have a family history of alcoholism. Because of the above mentioned statistics, we at Justice For Orphans believe it is imperative to bring awareness of FASD to foster and adoptive families.
JFO co-founder and host of our Orphans No More podcast, Sandra Flach, has been on a mission to educate families, professionals, and educators about FASD. Sandra is mom of eight children, five through adoption, and two diagnosed with an FASD.
She understands the daily challenges caregivers face, but also believes God has hidden treasure in each child. On this week’s podcast, Sandra shares four encouraging FASD Facts from the FAFASD.org website focusing on the strengths of individuals with an FASD.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
FAFASD 50 Facts
FASD Success Podcast
FASD Hope Podcast
Positive Adoption Podcast
FASD Statistics
Episode 366 - Primary Characteristics of FASD-Sensory Processing
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Central Nervous System Dysfunction & Trauma
Episode 365 - FASD Diagnosis & Resources with Dr. Douglas Waite, MD, FAAP
Episode 364 - Foster Care Adoption Resources with Rita Soronen of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Sluggish Cognitive Tempo
Episode 363 - The Primary Characteristics of FASD—Difficulty Predicting Outcomes
Episode 362- Catching up with Natalie Vecchione of FASD Hope
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Attachment
Episode 361 - Mama Systems with Adoptive FASD Mom Laura Hernandez
Episode 360 - Primary Characteristics of FASD—Difficulty with Abstract Concepts
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Theory of Mind
Episode 359 - Primary Characteristics of FASD—Memory Problems
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Alexithymia
Episode 358 - Goal for 2023—Remain in Jesus with Sandra Flach
Episode 357 - Advent - A Season of Love with Sandra Flach
Episode 356 - Advent - A Season of Joy with Sandra Flach
Episode 355 - Advent - A Season of Peace with Sandra Flach
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About the HPA Axis
Episode 354 - Advent - A Season of Hope with Sandra Flach
Episode 353 - Catching Up With Adoptive Mom Elizabeth Occhipinti of Miriam’s Heart
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