Events

Tri-County Community Support Services Receives Funding for FASD Case Management Training

Tri-County Community Support Services & FASD Peterborough has been awarded $83,400 over 24 months to support salaries for a program coordinator, trainer and to fund equipment and the training for social service providers to address the issue of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

The funding enables the delivery of Case Management Training, developed and facilitated by FASD Social Work Consultant, Donna Debolt. This training has been delivered by the Child Welfare Institute, Children's Aid Society of Toronto since 2009. A wide range of agencies across Peterborough County responsible for the delivery of early intervention, mental health, addictions, corrections, child welfare, and developmental services have made two year commitments to send staff to this training. There are 30 staff in all.

Local FASD Documentary

James Taylor is a member of the Peterborough FASD Committee. He was born with FASD and advocates for increased education about FASD and appropriate supports for those affected by the disorder. In 2008, James worked with the Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association to make a video about FASD. Some funding of the project was provided by FASD Peterborough. The video brings to light the challenges and successes that James has experienced living with FASD. Facts about FASD and a message of prevention are weaved throughout this documentary. James accompanies members of the FASD Committee to make presentations of his video in the community.

Caregiver Support Group Meetings

Caregivers of those affected by FASD are invited to attend monthly support group meetings. Meetings are held on the first Monday night of each month at the Peterborough Family Resource Centre at 201 Antrim Street from 6:00-8:00. Child care and snacks are provided. To register and/or request child care, please contact the FASD Peterborough office at fasdpeterborough@cogeco.net or 876-9245 #251.

Support Group for Individuals Affected by FASD

Monthly support groups for adults affected by FASD are held at Tri-County Community Support Services on the last Wednesday of the month from 4:00 -6:00. Snacks are provided. For more information or to register, please contact the FASD Peterborough office at fasdpeterborough@cogeco.net or 876-9245 #251.

Fundraising

Over the past two years, FASD Peterborough has raised funds from a number of events. Examples of fundraisers include a golf tournament, a Chapters fundraiser, a Guitar Hero Competition at Peterborough Square for high school students. The annual FASD Peterborough conferences also generate some revenue for the committee. If you have suggestions for fundraising or would like to make a donation to the committee, please contact the FASD Peterborough office.

Annual FASD Peterborough Conference

Dr. Nathan Ory will be the guest speaker at this year's two-day conference on November 18 & 19, 2010. For more information, please see conference brochure at this link:
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