BC North Central Region FADER Coalition

Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects Resource (FADER) Coalition

"Serving Communities in the North Central and Cariboo Regions of British Columbia."

Funded by The Public Health Agency of Canada

 

FADER / CAPC

North Central Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects and Resource (FADER) Coalition have designed a community plan to address the broad determinates of children's health called Community Action Program for Children (CAPC), with a mandate to provide programs and service delivery for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers, living in conditions of risk.

The FADER Coalition consists of committed members, striving to reach children, families and communities, with a strong emphasis on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Intervention and Prevention.

There are three program delivery areas for CAPC:

  1. Quality Early Childhood Programs

  2. Family Support, Education and Resources

  3. Community/Systems Building Capacity

Background

In 1994, five separate agencies in the North Central region of British Columbia submitted proposals to Public Health Agency of Canada for funding of FASD projects. The federal body agreed providing they would form a single coalition. Consequently a coalition was formed to plan, implement and administer a regional set of community-based fetal alcohol and drug effects prevention and intervention programs. Originally called the BC Northern Regional Community Connection Project, the coalition members have become known as the FADER (Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects Resource) Coalition.

Mission statement of FADER Coalition

“Working together step-by-step to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and drug related effects by strengthening the health of our children, families and communities.”

Philosophy

We recognize the right of children to optimum social, mental and physical health as they begin their lives.

  • We recognize and respect the right of women to make their own decisions regarding lifestyle and choices.

  • We believe that every woman has the right to support throughout her pregnancy.

  • We believe that every person has the right know about the effects of alcohol and drugs on the unborn child.

  • We believe there should be support for adults, children and caregivers who have been affected by prenatal use of alcohol and drugs.

  • We believe that a healthy environment for conception and birth is best achieved through education beginning in childhood and continuing throughout the life span.

  • We believe that in order to maintain optimum quality of life, there should be adequate social, emotional, educational and economic resources and services for all.

Service Area

There are four CAPC sites, serving six communities and their surrounding areas.  

  • Prince George 
  • Quesnel
  • Burns Lake
  • Vanderhoof
  • Fraser Lake
  • Fort St. James 

The Northern Family Health Society (NFHS) has been the Host Agency for the FADER Coalition since 2000. 
 

Services

Each site delivers services required to meet local needs. Workers provide direct support for “at-risk” prenatal and postnatal women and families through individual and group supports, referrals, advocacy and education. Services also include working with and supporting families who are living with FASD.

Education about Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects is presented to:

  • School children – kindergarten and up

  • Youth

  • Community groups

  • School district staff

  • Partner agencies

  • General public  

Availability:

All services are free, confidential and respectful of all cultures.

For more information contact your local worker please click the link below.