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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Society for British Columbia

Vision, Mission, and End Statements

Vision:           Compassionate, knowledgeable communities that work together to prevent FASD and support persons and families affected by FASD to help them reach their full potential.

Mission:        To establish cooperative partnerships to advocate for, and participate in, FASD prevention and intervention strategies and to create caring environments which respect all persons.

End Statements

Individuals, families and communities will have the capacity the resources and the skills to identify and prioritize needs to assist those affected by FASD.

1. Incidence of FASD will be dramatically decreased.

2. Children, youth and adults with FASD will have the best quality of life possible.

3. ALL families with children, youth and adults affected by FASD play an essential role and will be supported, informed and acknowledged for their contributions

4. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be connected with and participate in their community, while recognizing that their individual contributions are important.

5. Children, youth and adults with FASD will have timely, accessible ‘best practices’ services with family centered support before, during and after diagnosis.

6. Children, youth and adults with FASD will receive “best practices” based on the most current research available.

7. Communities will value their children, youth and adults that have been affected with FASD and realize their potential.

8. Communities will have the capacity, the resources and the skills to identify and prioritize the community’s own needs.

Accepted on January 22^nd, 2007 Board of Directors meeting