FASD has been a priority of this government for many years. It is a member of the Canada Northwest FASD partnership and the Canada North West FASD Research Network.

The Yukon does much to support those with FASD, and their families and caregivers.

A diagnostic team operating through the Child Development Centre is supported by Health and Social Services. This diagnostic program was established in the fall of 2004 and is expected to expand into school age children within the next 24 months. Diagnostic team members include therapists, physicians and psychologists.