The Fort is a pilot Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) class for students ages 8-12 years old, operated in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board.
The Fort is one of five classes that make up the Encompass Learning Section 23 school program located at Carizon Family and Community Services in St. Agatha.
The Fort provides a specialized educational environment designed to meet the needs of children living with FASD. It is uniquely equipped and structured to meet the social/emotional, sensory and learning needs of the children. A multi-professional team supports the children through various aspects of the program; including a teacher, children’s mental health workers and a child and family therapist.
Therapeutic components of the program include mindfulness training, music therapy, animal assisted therapy with a National Service Dog, individual and family therapy.