Sara Griffiths

Sara Griffiths is a Program Manager with PLEA Community Services. She is responsible for the U-Turn Specialized Residential Program which offers services to young people who have not experienced success in other residential programs. The services offered to youth are tailored to fit their needs which may include mental health, addictions, individual counselling needs and extensive community support. After 19 years of working as a youth worker, school counselor, and FASD coordinator Sara has encountered many young people and families living with FASD. Her understanding and passion regarding FASD came after 7 years as a foster parent trying to navigate the system and support children who were sadly misunderstood.  She has spoken at International, National and local conferences about the importance of understanding this brain based disability, using her experiences as a reference point for teachable moments. Sara provides FASD training within PLEA and the community.