Proof Alliance

Fasd identification, diagnosis and supportproof alliance collaborates with our national partners to train pediatric healthcare physicians in screening for fasd, reaching 54 pediatric providers across 11 states in 2024. Our on-site fasd diagnostic clinic continues to serve families and promote professional development of clinicians in the fasd diagnostic field. We continued our role leading the fasd diagnostic consortium and produced a practical guide for designing and implementing fasd diagnostic and clinical care practices.in 2024, proof alliance provided resource navigation, one-on-one support, family events, support groups and educational opportunities (e.g. Caregiver conference) for 325 program participants. Our caregiver support model incorporates peer-led support groups to maximize resources, geographical reach and emphasize the value of living experience. This work supports caregivers in parenting skills, resource navigation, self-care, addressing stigma/shame, and developing informal support networks to share joys, successes, and challenges. Our youth support model incorporates youth skills groups, leadership opportunities, and social and recreational events.

Increasing public awareness of fasdin 2024, proof alliance made meaningful progress in raising awareness about fasd and the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure. Our digital outreach reached over 957,000 people through our updated website, social media, email campaigns, and earned media. Through all our public awareness efforts, we have been able to distribute 110,411 proof alliance public awareness materials across the state of minnesota in 2024. We also launched a redesigned, community-centered website packed with new resources for individuals, families, and professionals.in 2024, we continued growing the our children are sacred program, an initiative shaped and driven by native leaders to address prenatal alcohol exposure and fasd within indigenous communities. This work is guided by a co-creation team comprised of six indigenous leaders.

Campion fasd-informed public policiesproof alliance initiates and champions public policies to improve access to fasd-informed education, health care, housing and life-altering services to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and improve the quality of life for families impacted by an fasd.