Community groups can use the information to advocate for appropriate programs and services. Public administrators can learn about gaps in services or programs and keep attuned to emerging issues. In the report, the information collected is intended to support initiatives addressing FAS and NAS issues at a local and provincial level.
Community groups can use the information to advocate for appropriate programs and services.
As one indicator of public demand, the information provides a rationale for leveraging resources and capturing public attention about the issue. It also gives valuable information to public administrators about gaps in services or programs and alerts them to emerging issues that require attention. This report covers the period beginning May 1996 and ending March 1999. Totals are given in each category for each six month reporting period with the exception of May 1997 to September 1997. It represents a five month period only.