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Play it Smart. Alcohol and Pregnancy Don't Mix!

Welcome to the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) website where you can find information and resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the risks associated with drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Learn about the many facets of FASD and how NOFAS works to prevent the disorders and support individuals living with alcohol-related birth defects. To stay connected, sign-up for the NOFAS Weekly Roundup using the form in the right column of this page. Please consider supporting the NOFAS mission with a tax-deductible contribution.

Upcoming Events

Apr 9 Tue
9:00 AM Adolescents and Adults with FASD – 6th National Biennial Conference @ The Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Adolescents and Adults with FASD… @ The Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Apr 9 @ 9:00 AM – April 12, 2013 @ 5:00 PM
Website for information and updates
Apr 26 Fri
9:00 AM FASD201 Workshops @ RADACT
FASD201 Workshops @ RADACT
Apr 26 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Arctic FASD RTC is now offering FASD201 training to community professionals, students, parents and caregivers, and all other interested members of the public. All workshops [...]
May 11 Sat
all-day NAMI Walks @ Baltimore's Inner Harbor
NAMI Walks @ Baltimore's Inner Harbor
May 11 all-day
11th Annual NAMI Walks National Alliance on Mental Health  NAMIWalks is the largest and most successful mental illness awareness event in America!  The goal of [...]

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Latest News

  • New NOFAS Pendant Celebrates “Warrior Moms”
    February 25, 2013

    NOFAS has created a beautiful new pendant featuring the Circle of Hope “Warrior Mom” logo (see below). The pendant depicts a proud and fearless woman surrounded by the words respect, nurturing, intuitive, and empowered, and is available for purchase from … Continue reading →

  • FASD Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate
    February 11, 2013

    U.S. Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Mark Begich (D-AK) reintroduced the Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act on February 7th, calling for continuing attention and investment in the federal response to FASD. The bill reauthorizes activities … Continue reading →

  • Northrop Grumman to Continue as FASD Center for Excellence Lead
    February 11, 2013

    Northrop Grumman Information Systems has been successful in its bid to continue as the primary contractor for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence, the federal initiative supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), … Continue reading →

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