CSFS has new funds for FASD families

PRINCE GEORGE – Carrier Sekani Family Services is working with the Vancouver Foundation and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to distribute funds to families of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

The purpose of these grants is to support families with children experiencing the effects of FASD, to provide respite or relief needs in a wide variety of forms, including time away, special events, groceries, physical and/or mental wellness supports, etc.

Grants will total $3080.00 per year for two years to selected families. 402 two-year grants are available in BC, divided between Vancouver + Lower Mainland and the rest of the province. T

he application process will be low-barrier and no formal diagnosis is required. CSFS will receive grant applications from across BC, including all regions OUTSIDE the lower mainland. Successful applicants will be selected by way of a randomized selection process.