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Related Knowledge and Sites
The following websites have been viewed by our parents and community members and have been found to be useful. Check them out!
Parent Support Services
http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/
Provides programs for parents of children under age 12 yrs. Parent Support Groups, Education programs.
BC Ministry of Education Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD)
http://www.fasdoutreach.ca/
Through consultation with teachers and other experts in the field of FASD, we are using this website as a vehicle for providing information about the effects of FASD on student learning and behaviour.
Community Organizing on the Internet: Implications for Social Work Practitioners.
www.interweb-tech.com/nsmnet/docs/march.htm
Framework, steps, and standards in program evaluation
www.cdc.gov/eval
Tools of Change
http://www.toolsofchange.com/
A comprehensive site with planning guide for health promotions and a tool box of ideas with step by step instructions for you to plan your own program.
Addiction Research Foundation
http://www.peele.net/aab/arf.html
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
http://www.ccsa.ca/Pages/Splash.htm
Canadian Health Network
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/
With useful research.
Prevention Online
http://www.health.org/
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
Information/ publications/newsletters. A Good site connection for students and teachers on drug abuse education.
Recovery.org
http://www.recovery.org/
Books and links to book sites.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov/
U.S. based substance use and mental health services.
Addiction Treatment Forum
http://www.atforum.com/
U.S. site with articles/new & updates/questions on addictions and sexual disorder/articles and a newsletter.
British Columbia Centre for Excellence for Women's Health
http://www.bccewh.bc.ca/
Features articles, resources, meetings, and speakers.
Canadian Women's Health Network
http://www.cwhn.ca/
With information, resources, strategies and building links to improve women's health.
Children and Women's health Center of B.C.
http://www.cw.bc.ca/
With links to Sunnyhill Hospital, BC Research Institute for Children and Women's Health Center.
FASD Bookshelf
http://www.fasbookshelf.com/
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information
http://www.come-over.to/FASThis site links to FASD WORLD and other resources and has some very interesting sites.
FASD World
http://www.fasworld.com/
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
http://www.nofas.org/
A good connection to Strategies for parents and caregivers of FASD and FAE children.
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Centre for Excellence
http://fascenter.samhsa.gov/
The FASD Center is a federally funded initiative devoted to preventing and addressing FASD. Our Web site provides resources and information on FASD to expand the knowledge base and promote best practices in prevention and treatment. We maintain an extensive online database of FASD-related materials such as books, journal articles, and videos. Additional resources include free downloadable fact sheets and brochures, articles and reports, a community calendar, and an online training and technical assistance request form.
University of Washington's Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit The
depts.washington.edu/fadu
The OBD (Organic Brain Disfunction) Triage Institute
http://www.obdtriage.com The OBD Triage Institute provides Specialized Training on FAS and NAS and Certification to current Clinical Practitioners in areas of Medicine, Nursing, Psychology and Social Work. Great Book Available from this site: " Finding Perspective...Raising Children Affected by FASD" Description: Since no two individuals are ever affected by prenatal alcohol exposure exactly the same way, the goal of this book is to provide specialized methods designed for the patient’s unique abilities as opposed to a generalized FASD approach. Click Here to Download Order Form
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Caution: These links are suggestions only and are subject to the individual viewers discretion. If you are concerned about content we recommend viewing the site before recommending it to you child.
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Expanding Your Horizons
http://www.sjsu.edu.eyh/
Conferences "designed to nurture girls' interest in science and math courses and to encourage them to consider science and math based career options.")
New Moon
http://www.newmoon.org/
The online version of New Moon Magazine for Girls offers extensive features articles, poetry, fiction, mail) from current and back issues, related links, and information about subscribing.
Teen Voices
http://www.teenvoices.com/
Online version of the print publication that offers "an Intelligent alternative" to the mainstream media's image of girls. Artwork, Poetry, and articles by teen and young adult women. Readers are encouraged to submit pieces about "self-esteem, racism, sexism, feminism, popular culture, health, and other issues important to them. "sample features available online from current and back issues.
Women in Technology
www.vtc.vsc.edu/wit
A multi-faceted project from Vermont Technical College designed to encourage young women in middle school and high school to study math, science, and technology and to explore careers in these fields. Programs include a summer camp, telementoring, and more.
Women's Sports Foundation
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/
This non-profit foundations site offers a variety of resources related to women's participation in sports, including scholarships and internships available, information about training, fitness, careers, gender, homophobia, disability, and much more.
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