1. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Update on Ontario’s FASD Strategy EKIOC, March 2018

2. FASD is among the leading causes of cognitive and developmental disability among children in Canada.
The safest choice in pregnancy is no alcohol at all. In fact, it is best to stop drinking before you get pregnant.

3. $26 Million over 4 Years MCYS leading through MPP Sophie Kiwala
The Ontario Budget 2017 announced that Ontario is investing $26M over four years to expand support for children, youth and families affected by FASD.
MCYS is leading the strategy through MPP Sophie Kiwala
MCYS leading through
MPP Sophie Kiwala

4. Six Initiatives One-stop web access to info/training resources.
One-stop web access to info/training resources
50 FASD workers for approx. 2,500 Ontarians with FASD
Support parent/family/caregiver networks
Increase access to FASD initiatives developed by Indigenous partners.
Consultation group to inform implementation planning and prioritization of efforts.
Research fund and invest in knowledge mobilization
6 Initiatives
One-stop web access to info/training resources to be created.
Funding for 50 FASD workers to support approx. 2,500 Ontarians with FASD (more details below)
Support parent/family/caregiver networks
Launch of Call for Applications for Community Mobilization Supports for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Family/Caregiver Support Networks – were due Feb 2
Increase access to FASD initiatives developed by Indigenous partners
Establish a consultation group to provide advice and feedback to inform implementation planning and prioritization of efforts.
Create a research fund and invest in knowledge mobilization.

5. Workers aligned with Coordinating Agencies
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Service
Delivery Areas
Workers aligned with Coordinating Agencies
FASD Workers aligned with Coordinating Agencies
In the first phase, beginning in January 2018, MCYS will allocate funding for 1 FTE FASD worker to each of the Coordinating Agencies in each of the 34 special needs service delivery areas.
Additional workers (up to 16 additional in for a total of 50 workers) will be allocated through a separate process in the second phase of implementation. Through this phase MCYS will allocate FASD workers to high-need areas. The allocation approach for this phase is under development.

6. FASD Workers – Key Principles
Workers will be allocated across Ontario.
Serving children and youth 0-18 (18-21 who are still in school)
Formal diagnosis not required.
Not all will receive Coordinated Service Planning
Workers will be allocated across Ontario.
Will provide service to children and youth up to the age of 18, including Indigenous children and youth, and young people between the ages of 18 and 21 who remain in school
They will provide direct service to children, youth and families with FASD, including consultation and system navigation support, as required.
Formal diagnosis of FASD will not be required to access the services and support.
Not everyone served by FASD workers will receive Coordinated Service Planning.

7. Other FASD Activities April 11 FASD Awareness Day at Queen’s Park
Sophie Kiwala’s Bill 191
Announcement of support for diagnostic services

8. Thank you!