Parent Support Groups

The FASD/CDBC Key Worker Network is currently offering Parent Support Groups in regions across British Columbia, addressing the unique needs of foster, adoptive and birth parents of children 0 - 19 living with FASD. Each community differs in time and location. Please contact your local Key Worker or the Asante Centre for more information.

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

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:

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.

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: