The Rural FASD Support Network was started in 2018 by a small group of volunteers with lived experience with FASD. We support people in Lanark County and Leeds & Grenville in Eastern Ontario, and we also welcome people from across Ontario. We became a non-profit corporation in 2019 and currently support 156 members.

Mission

Our mission is to connect caregivers and individuals impacted by FASD with local supports that meet their needs.

Vision

Where all those impacted by FASD have a strong voice, feel safe and included, and are supported to live their best life.

Values

We are guided by lived experience, respect, and inclusion. We value practical, understanding-based support.

Five Strategic Plan Priorities

  • 1

    Developing solutions to generate revenue, to ensure Rural FASD’s sustainability over the long term

  • 2

    Supporting people living with FASD with housing and affordability for everyday needs

  • 3

    Providing employment support, through “walk alongside” model

  • 4

    Providing support to financial management

  • 5

    Supporting the establishment of social skills for long-lasting social connection

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up only of people with FASD and their caregivers. This ensures their voices guide decisions, following our value of “With Us, Not For Us,” and using the DACI decision-making model.

Rob More – Chair

Rhonda Gainsford – Secretary

Diane Greer – Treasurer

Angela De Rose – Member At Large

Shelby De Rose – Member At Large

Cassie More – Member At Large