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Building FASD State Systems Meetings

The FASD Center for Excellence (the Center) has convened five Building FASD State Systems (BFSS) meetings. Being a first of their kind, the meetings are a unique approach to reaching States and increasing awareness of, and interest in, FASD prevention and treatment. These BFSS meetings are designed to facilitate the creation and enhancement of comprehensive systems of care for FASD. The meetings are part of the Center's response to its legislative mandate to provide technical assistance to communities developing systems of care. Links to information on each of these meetings are shown below.

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico—May 12–14, 2009
    Under the theme of FASD: Reaching New Heights Together, the sixth BFSS Meeting featured over 200 participants from 47 states, the District of Columbia, the Navajo Nation, and three Canadian Provinces, coming together to network, share innovative techniques for addressing FASD, and provide updates on regional activities.
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado—May 6–8, 2008
    Under the theme of Climbing Mountains: Bringing the Focus Back to FASD, the fifth BFSS Meeting featured over 160 participants from 47 states, the District of Columbia, the Navajo Nation, and three U.S. territories, coming together to network, share innovative techniques for addressing FASD, and provide updates on regional activities.
  • San Francisco, California—May 9–11, 2006
    FASD State Coordinators, staff from public health agencies, and family members came together to advance the goal of building State capacity to address FASD.
  • San Antonio, Texas—June 20–21, 2005
    State representatives met to set goals for their States and to brainstorm on the components of an ideal comprehensive system of care for FASD prevention and treatment.
  • Kissimmee, Florida—May 5–6, 2004
    State representatives met to share progress in addressing FASD and to develop plans for the future.
  • Arlington, Virginia—May 18–20, 2003
    This, the first ever BFSS meeting, provided an unprecedented opportunity to network and share experiences in addressing FASD.