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Parent Support Groups

Caregiver Therapy Groups & Informational Workshops
 
The Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is currently offering sessions for caregivers that will focus on education around FASD and exploring personal experiences of caring for children and youth with FASD.  For more information about these intervention services click here, or contact us.
 
Langley Parents Support Group

A support group for Adoptive and Long Term Foster Parents who have children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This group is sponsored in partnership between The Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia and FASD Connections, and is  held in Langley, BC. Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Marsha Teichman and Tina Antrobus.

Marsha is an adoptive mom who has taught in the field of special education for over 25 years and is currently completing a Master's degree in Leadership. She and her husband Bruce have a 19 year old son who has taught them everything they know about FASD.

Tina has provided family support and education to individuals, families, and professionals living and working with FASD for the past 6 years and is an active member and advocate in the FASD Community. 

For further details about the group click here, and call Marsha at 604-857-0343 or send her an email at

Abbotsford Parent Support Group

A support group for adoptive and long term foster parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).  This group meets the first (support night) and third (education night) Wednesday of each month, and the last Sunday of each month (family activity).  Join any or all of the meetings.

Meetings are held at the Child Development Centre in Abbotsford, 154-32885 Ventura Avenue. 

For further details about the group call Lia Fuller (adoptive parent) at 604-302-7973, or email:

PROJECT SAVE

A support group for parents of adolescents and adults with FASD, sponsored by FASD Connections. This group is held in Surrey, BC every third Tuesday of the month and facilitated by Bob Steeves. 

Bob and his wife, June, have been married for 35 years and have raised two adopted children who are now adults. Their son has FAS and was diagnosed as an adult.

For further details about this group, please contact Bob Steeves at   
 
Whitecrow Village Camp
 
An family camp experience offered by the Whitecrow Village Society.  Children and youth with FASD participate in everyday camp activities, sports, games and crafts and have a successful camp experience, while their parents, caregivers and other adults from the community participate in training and discussion groups which provide the opporutnity to share with oneanother and learn personal and professional strategies that enhance the quality of life of those living with FASD.  Fun family activities are held each afternoon and evening of camp.  A great opportunity for volunteers!  Parent bursaries are available to help with the cost of camp.  For more information visit the Whitecrow Village Website or contact them:
 
Whitecrow Village
PO Box 75
Burns Lake, BC 
V0J 1E0
Phone/Fax: 1-250-655-1531
Email:  
 
Parent Support Services of BC
http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/
 
This website provides information about parent education workshops and support circles in various communities in British Columbia.