Life in the FFAS Lane — Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society

Navigating FASD - Together.

Life in the FFAS Lane is the monthly newsletter of Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society, created to bring FASD into the conversation with clarity and compassion. Through lived experience, caregiver insight, program updates, and research explained in plain language, we share the stories and supports that shape the road ahead. Our goal is simple: connection, understanding, and a reminder that no one is travelling this journey alone.

Current Issue - February, 2026

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Lived experience, personal voice, and the stories that shape the journey.

In the Driver’s Seat

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Under the Hood

What research tells us - explained clearly, thoughtfully, and without jargon.

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The First Miles

Supporting healthy beginnings through prevention, pregnancy, and the Healthy Futures Program.

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In the Rearview

Learning from where we have been to guide where we are going.

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Through the Windshield

Intervention and support that help us see what’s ahead and plan the road forward.

Assessment & Diagnosis

Helping families and adults understand assessment, diagnosis, and next steps.

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In the Passenger Seat

For caregivers navigating the journey alongside those they support.