Georgia Parent Support Network, Inc.
The Georgia Affiliate of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS GA)
Announces a series of FREE Parent-To-Parent Topical Calls
What?
Interactive phone conversations with two experts, a professional in the field and a parent to discuss topic areas related to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Who Should Attend?
Persons interested in learning from the experiences of professionals and parents who have been impacted by FAS/FASDs.
When?
The 2nd Thursday of every other month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm (EST).
Where?
RSVP by emailing
zakiyagrant@gmail.com to receive the conference number and entry code. Do so quickly, as there are only 50 available lines.
Schedule of TopicsAugust 12th: Navigating the Educational SystemWhat are the best ways to communicate the needs of my child in the school system?
What resources are available to families impacted by FAS/FASD (or similar conditions)?
October 14th: Evidence-based Interventions in FAS/FASDWhat are promising practices in the field for dealing with FAS/FASD-related issues?
December 9th: Advocacy
What are the best avenues for advocating for your child?
What are the advocacy training opportunities that exist in the state of Georgia?
February 10th: Recreational Options
What recreational options exist for my child in the state of GA?
Are there affordable programs?
April 14th: Transitions into AdulthoodGraduation from high school...now what?
What vocation programs exist in the state of GA?
June 9th: FAS 101Learn the fundamentals of FAS/FASD.
Honor a champion of rural healthcare by nominating them for a GRHA Award of Excellence. Recipients will be recognized during the GRHA Awards Reception on Monday evening, September 20 at Brasstown Valley Resort.
National Rural Health Association
GRHA is surveying communities across the state to compile a database reflecting best practices we all can use to improve rural health. Designed with your time in mind, the components of the brief survey include who is offering the program, what the program goals are, who the program serves, why it is offered, the impact it has in the community/state, and staff contact information. 
Congress to invest one more dollar for every child. Millions of kids eat lunch (and sometimes breakfast) at school every
day. We are growing a generation of Americans who think healthy food is
cheap food, and who don't have the skills to make better decisions
about what they eat. This year, Congress has a chance to transform how
we feed children in the U.S. when it reauthorizes the Children
Nutrition and WIC Act. Please speak up for kids and demand higher
standards and a greater investment in our National School Lunch Program.