Building FASD State Systems Meetings

The FASD Center for Excellence (the Center) has convened eight Building FASD State Systems (BFSS) conferences. This annual conference is a unique approach to reaching State (and Territory) representatives involved in facets of public health and policymaking to increase awareness of and interest in the prevention and treatment of FASD. The conference is designed to facilitate the creation and enhancement of comprehensive statewide systems of care for FASD. BFSS conferences are part of the FASD Center’s response to its legislative mandate to provide technical assistance to communities developing systems of care. Links to information on each of these meetings are shown below:

Phoenix, Arizona—May 11–13, 2011
With the theme of Hope, Faith, and Care: Rising to the Challenge of FASD, the eighth BFSS conference attracted 230 participants from 49 States, the District of Columbia, two U.S. Territories, and numerous Native American communities who came together to receive updates from experts in the field, share innovative techniques for addressing FASD, and to network with peers.
Nashville, Tennessee—May 4–6, 2010
Under the theme of FASD: Harmony and Collaboration: Working Together to Keep FASD a Priority, the seventh BFSS 2010 Conference attracted 189 participants from 48 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands, and numerous Native communities, coming together to network, share innovative techniques for addressing FASD, and provide updates on regional activities.
Albuquerque, New Mexico—May 12–14, 2009
Under the theme of FASD: Reaching New Heights Together, the sixth BFSS Meeting featured over 200 participants from 47 states, the District of Columbia, the Navajo Nation, and three Canadian Provinces, coming together to network, share innovative techniques for addressing FASD, and provide updates on regional activities.
Colorado Springs, Colorado—May 6–8, 2008
Under the theme of Climbing Mountains: Bringing the Focus Back to FASD, the fifth BFSS Meeting featured over 160 participants from 47 states, the District of Columbia, the Navajo Nation, and three U.S. territories, coming together to network, share innovative techniques for addressing FASD, and provide updates on regional activities.
San Francisco, California—May 9–11, 2006
FASD State Coordinators, staff from public health agencies, and family members came together to advance the goal of building State capacity to address FASD.
San Antonio, Texas—June 20–21, 2005
State representatives met to set goals for their States and to brainstorm on the components of an ideal comprehensive system of care for FASD prevention and treatment.
Kissimmee, Florida—May 5–6, 2004
State representatives met to share progress in addressing FASD and to develop plans for the future.
Arlington, Virginia—May 18–20, 2003
This, the first ever BFSS meeting, provided an unprecedented opportunity to network and share experiences in addressing FASD.