Proof Alliance History
Who is the Executive Director of Proof?
Mollie O'Brien
In what month is the caregiver conference held?
May
True or False
Proof Alliance services are only available for children with an FASD.
False
Proof provides services for children and adults impacted by FASD along with their families/caregivers.
Additionally, Proof provides education for schools, law enforcement and medical providers related to FASD.
What does FASD stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FASD is preventable
Truth
FASD is the result of alcohol consumption during a pregnancy. If no alcohol is consumed, an FASD is not possible.
What is one of the main goals of Proof Alliance?
Preventing FASD
Supporting those impacted by FASD
How many caregiver conferences has Proof hosted?
3
Proof's work impacts which of the following?
A. Graduation Rates
B. Housing Stability
C. Employment
D. Healthcare utilization
E. All of the above
E - All of the above
The impact of the work of Proof Alliance not only impacts all those things, we also champion for FASD related legislations, education around the resources available to families and individuals impacted by FASD and education to help get the awareness around the fact that there is "Proof" that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
Name a reason why someone might drink during pregnancy?
Lack of awareness/education
Misinformation
Unplanned pregnancy
An occasional glass of wine during pregnancy is safe.
Myth
There is "Proof" that no amount of alcohol at any time during a pregnancy is safe.
What year did Proof Alliance begin to support the FASD community?
1998
What is the cost to attend the caregiver conference?
Zero - Proof Alliance covers the cost for all attendees!
True or False: Proof Alliance has a Diagnostic Clinic?
True
True or False: People with an FASD are at higher risk for homelessness, job instability, struggles in school, mental health challenges, etc.
True
Which is why early interventions and organizations like Proof Alliance are so important.
You can tell someone has an FASD just by looking at them.
FASD is an invisible disability.
What was the previous name of Proof Alliance?
MOFAS
How many attendees where at the 2025 Caregiver conference?
250?
How long does a typical FASD diagnostic assessment take?
? hours
Research shows that accurate diagnosis and interventions are important for those with prenatal alcohol exposure.
1 on __ children are impacted by an FASD.
20
FASD is more common than autism and Downs Syndrome, combined. And yet funding FASD is X% less than those combined.
Individuals on the FASD spectrum can't expect to succeed in life.
Myth
Many individuals have extremely successful lives and careers.
Early intervention and programs provided by organizations such as Proof Alliance give opportunities to thrive and excel!
What year did the organization name change happen?
2018
Who has been a keynote speaker at each of the three Caregiver Conferences?
Barb Clark
For every $1 spent on our programs, what is the estimated social return?
About $56
Name two common symptom or challenge associated with FASD
Memory, attention, impulse control, behavioral, social difficulties, learning disabilities, mood dysregulation, easily influenced
FASD only impacts children.
Myth
Prenatal exposure to alcohol can lead to permanent brain damage impacting the individual for a lifetime. There is no cure for FASD but with interventions and support, an individual with an FASD can live a long and successful life.