July 23, 2026 at 19:30 - 8:30pm
Online
Moving from being a teen to an adult is rarely easy, but for a rangatahi with FASD – and for their whānau / families – it can be really hard. Teens with FASD have some added stressors, for example dysmaturity (looking and seeming their age, but being functionally younger); executive and adaptive functioning challenges, and being overly trusting or keen to be liked.
The good news is, you're not alone in working through this: after a recent workshop about our website resource, 'Teens and Beyond', we realised that parents, caregivers, grandparents and whānau want more support through these tricky years.
We have set up a new monthly connection group to address this!
• Each monthly session will happen on the third Thursday of each month, at 7.30pm-8.30pm.
• Each monthly online session will follow the same outline:
Please sign up to get your Zoom link – this link will not change and you'll be reminded when each session is coming up.
Teesh Dowie-Lewis, FASD-CAN Kaiwhakatere / Navigator in the Waikato region, has had enormous experience raising teenagers; she has been a foster mum to over 60 tamariki and rangatahi. In 2024, Teesh received a prestigious Excellence in Foster Care award from Caring Families Aotearoa (CFA), who continue to recognise and celebrate her outstanding mahi and dedication to whānau. There's nothing Teesh hasn't seen or heard!
2026
23 July – Transition Roadmap: Life After School
20 August – Building Independence
17 September – Education, Employment & Careers
15 October – Relationships & Friendships
19 November – Understanding the Adult FASD Brain
17 December – Funding, WINZ and Adult Supports
2027
18 February – Alcohol, Drugs and Keeping Safe
18 March – Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships
15 April – Supporting Yourself as a Parent/Caregiver
20 May – Building a Meaningful Adult Life
We look forward to seeing you online!
