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FASD - Step By Step Program
Step By Step addresses the needs and issues facing mothers and fathers who have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and who are parenting children (with or without FASD). Mentors work with families for 3 years.
Am I eligible?
If you are parenting and have been diagnosed with FASD or suspect you may have been pre-natally exposed to alcohol, you may be eligible for assistance from a Step By Step mentor.
Where is this service provided?
Catholic Social Services
#2-9137 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5H 3T3
Services are also provided in the community, as well as home visits, and providing transportation to appointments for you and your children.
How much will it cost me?
There are no costs to the client for this program.
Initially funded by the McDaniel Family Foundation, Step by Step is now funded by Region 6 Alberta Child and Family Service Authority and the Sign of Hope campaign.
How do I access this program?
Contact the Step By Step Program by calling (780) 477-1999.
Who do I contact for more information?
Dorothy Henneveld, Program Manager (780) 477-1999.
Program Outcomes
- Clients will access community support, health care and immunizations, counselling services, and education.
- Families will address issues, such as domestic violence, housing, or child custody problems.
Client Testimonials
Ellen is a volunteer mentor who has worked with a Step By Step mother, May, for the past nine months. This is Ellen’s story about working with May.
“May is a charming, positive, and motivated young mother. She has three pre-schoolers: Mel is 5, Jean is 4, and Clay is 13 months. May doesn’t let her FASD disability stand in her way and she keeps going even when things are rough. She graduated grade 12 after Mel was born.
May embraces challenges and her exuberance is uplifting. She has a full-time job at McDonald’s and then comes home to her other full-time job – solo parenting. She manages to keep her home clean and her children happy. May works hard and teaches her youngsters the importance of loving the Lord with all your heart.
When I first met May, she was looking for someone to help and support her in improving her homemaking skills. May has a great understanding of what a happy home is and she works at it everyday. She has challenged me to teach her gardening, canning, sewing, and time management skills for a well-balanced lifestyle.”
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