About Us

FASD Peterborough is a committee comprised of agencies from Peterborough County, in addition to several Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland region agencies. The committee works to increase education and awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and provide supports to families, caregivers, and individuals affected by the disorder.

FASD Peterborough offers the following:

  • Resource-lending library
  • Community-based training opportunities for families and community professionals working with those affected by the disorder
  • Caregiver support groups
  • Support groups for individuals affected by FASD
  • Speaker's Bureau

"Raising a child is like doing a sprint. Raising a child with special needs is like running a marathon. Raising a child with FASD is like running with the bulls".
Donna Debolt