An Alberta mother is calling on the government to do more to support people with developmental disabilities and complex needs before it’s too late. Cindy,
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CBC: Advocates seek more support for people struggling with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Robyn Simon, Emma Smith Three of Vicky Morinville’s adopted children have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (CBC) Vicky Morinville’s daughter has been called lazy and difficult because she
Edmonton Journal: Children’s services cancelling hundreds of service contracts for parenting help to revamp network
Children’s Services Minister Rebecca Schulz in her office at the legislature on Sept. 25, 2019. SHAUGHN BUTTS / POSTMEDIA, FILE The Alberta government is retooling how it funds
Calgary Herald: Opinion: Pushing progress for treating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
A new report found up to four per cent of Canadians could have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. IAN KUCERAK/EDMONTON SUN Recently, the Calgary Herald published
CBC: More supports needed for people with FASD, say advocates
Josee St-Onge · CBC News · Posted: Jul 23, 2018 6:00 AM MT | Maxim Baril-Blouin, who had FASD, died of a suspected drug overdose
Nunavik health centres streamline family wellness services
KUUJJUAQ — Stacey Ningiuruvik-Turner’s office at the Tulattavik health centre in Kuujjuaq is full of toys, but her work is far from child’s play. Seated