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January 2012
The Wellness Resilience and Partnership (WRaP) Project is a program through the government of Alberta’s FASD Cross-Ministry committee that provides support to junior and senior high school students with FASD. The WRAP project is going into its third year, and is currently involved with 9 school districts across northern Alberta.
The three goals of the WRaP Project are:
- Support Student Engagement
- Increase academic success
- Support the emotional, physical and social wellbeing of students
The services offered are based on the idea that, in order to learn at school, kids need to be supported across family, social, and emotional factors. The WRaP Project goes into the community and works with kids in schools, alleviating some of the difficulties in accessing services faced by families and teachers who are already busy.
“Success coaches” work with the children to give them the support that they need in order to reach their goals and set them up for success. The WRaP project partners with FASD networks in the community, bringing together community resources, home life, and the school environment to provide students with a positive support system.
Learn more about the WRaP Project and other resources on the Alberta Education website.
October 2011
The Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Foundation (CASA) is an Edmonton based organization that provides a wealth of mental health services for infants, children, adolescents, and families in central and northern Alberta. With a staff consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, child care counselors, teachers and administrative support staff, CASA practices family-centered clinical services, education, research, and advocacy.
Programs and Services provided by CASA include:
- Infant and Preschool Services- Offering numerous programs and services for children under 5 years of age and their families
- School Age Services- Offering numerous programs and groups aimed at helping children age 5-18 and their families.
- Trauma and Attachment (TAG) Program- A group therapy program designed for children suffering from Attachment Disorders, specifically targeted at children in adoptive or foster care. This program also involves a group for adolescents and teens suffering from Attachment Disorders and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- Children’s Day Treatment Program- Offers daily “therapeutic intervention and educational support” to children aged 6-12 who are having difficulty functioning in a community school setting.
- Adolescent Day Program- Offers daily academic support and treatment for emotional, psychological and/or behavioural problems for children aged 12-18 who are having difficulty functioning in a community school setting.
- Community Geographic Team (CGT)- CGT therapists offer assistance to mental health therapists in communities across northern and central Alberta. Consultation, coaching, education and training are provided to address the specific needs of the community or region and its mental health therapists.
- CASA House- A residential treatment program for adolescents 12-18 years of age who are in need of intensive treatment.
- Outreach programs- Numerous programs providing consultations and support through a collaboration of services.
September 2011
POPFASD is a resource program funded by the British Columbia Ministry of Education aimed at increasing the understanding of the effects of FASD on student learning and behaviour. POPFASD communicates with district partners from 63 school districts across BC to provide teachers with information, in-services, and resources. In addition, the POPFASD website provides information and support for educators, caregivers, and those affected by FASD through their blog, teacher resources, and eLearning modules (multimedia available to the public sharing information on various FASD topics). Learn more about POPFASD
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