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
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About FASD & Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Episode 341 - It’s OK to Be You—Living Well with FASD with Kenny LaJoy
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About FASD & Trauma
Episode 340 - Outside the Box Education for Kids with FASD with Kim Scarbrough
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Screen Time
Episode 339 - Unschooling with FASD Adoptive Mom Judy Smith
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Complex Trauma
Episode 338 - Hope for the FASD Journey with Natalie Vecchione
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Adverse Childhood Experiences
Episode 337 - Homeschooling the FASD Way with Adoptive Mom Claire Boeck
Bonus Episode - What Every Adoptive & Foster Parent Needs to Know About Prenatal Trauma
Episode 336 - Education & IEPs for Kids with FASD with Shannon Iacobacci
Episode 335 - Run FASD with Adult Adoptee Rebecca Tillou
Episode 334 - Hard Days & Sleepless Nights with FASD Adoptive Mom Lindsey Munns
Episode 333 - Hope on the FASD Adoption Journey with Susan Elsworth
Episode 332 - Press In to Press On With Sandra Flach
Episode 331 - Now I Am Known With Foster & Adoptive Dad Peter Mutabazi
Episode 330 - A Full House with Tom Mollo
Episode 329 - Caring For Vulnerable Children with Adoptive Dad Darren Washausen
Episode 328 - FASD Hope with Adoptive Dad, John Vecchione
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