CFCR COMMUNITY CONNECT – FASD Network
Welcome to CFCR Community Connect – where we help to connect you with local community organizations in Saskatoon.
The FASD Network is the Community Connect feature for November 2025!
For over 30 years the FASD Network has been enhancing the lives of individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Providing support, services and education across Saskatchewan, the Network works to foster informed, caring communities that help empower those affected by FASD.
What is FASD? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. It is a life-long neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in all cultures and levels of society causing mild to severe impairment in physical, cognitive, sensory and behavioural development.
About the FASD Network
In Saskatchewan, a group of dedicated parents came together to form the FASD Network (the Network) in response to the lack of services available for families impacted by FASD. Now, over 30 years later, the Network is a community-based, provincial organization with offices in Saskatoon and Regina. The organization continues to work towards the mission laid out by its founders “to enhance the lives of people impacted by FASD”. Through support, training, and events the Network provides services to and education across the province.
The Network’s vision is to cultivate a society that comprehends the intricate nature of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), becoming more FASD-informed, and thereby fostering a supportive community that empowers individuals impacted by FASD.
Programs and Services
The Network provides a range of direct support services for individuals with FASD and their caregivers across the province. Support Workers work alongside individuals to help them build skills, access community resources, and increase independence. These supports are flexible and personalised, focusing on the strengths and goals of each individual. The organization offers specialized services to assist clients, both adults and youth, who have involvement with the justice system or with Child & Family Programs.
Caregivers can also receive support through one-on-one guidance, help with system navigation, and connections to relevant services. The Network recognises that caregivers often face challenges in accessing appropriate resources, so their approach aims to reduce isolation and provide practical, ongoing assistance.
Additionally, the Network offers group-based programs for both individuals with FASD and caregivers. These groups create opportunities for peer support, skill development, and social connection. For professionals or community members seeking to better understand FASD, the Network provides consultations and tailored training to help improve service delivery and build capacity in other sectors.
Individuals with FASD often face persistent stigma in the community and encounter barriers when trying to access the services they need. The FASD Network created it’s Training and Events Programs to help spread positive, up-to-date information on FASD to address this stigma.
There is no cost to access services and a diagnosis is not required.
How to Support the FASD Network
- Come to FASD Network events to learn more about FASD. By spreading positive, accurate information about FASD, people can help change the lives of those impacted by the disability.
- Volunteer on the organization’s board by downloading an application at saskfasdnetwork.ca.
- Donate on CanadaHelps.org or send cheques to #302-39 23rd St East, Saskatoon. Any donations go straight into programming and services for individuals impacted by the disability.
