For Tracy and Eric, adoption always felt like the right choice. They adopted their first two children—daughter Mackenzie and son Alex—in 2010, and their family expanded in 2011 when they adopted their youngest son, Jackson.

It became apparent early on that all three kids had complex developmental needs, and the couple spent many years trying to figure out how best to support their children. In 2015 they finally received some clarity when Alex and Jackson were diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol which results in a spectrum of disabilities.

The family eventually connected to a therapist who knew about a program that was just getting off the ground called the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program (FARP). The program—which is based in eastern Ontario and has been funded by KBHN since its inception in 2015—supports individuals living with FASD and their families. It connects families to existing resources in their community and provides FASD training and education.

You can read more about a family’s story with the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program and discover Alex’s story: https://kidsbrainhealth.ca/index.php/...