Each FRC has their own FASD story and journey, and knows many of the challenges that you may be facing. Their goal is to reach out to families in their region of MN with encouragement and provide FASD support, to connect those impacted through social and educational activities, and help be the voice for the FASD community by coordinating advocates around public policy matters.
Jeff and Nancy Beyer – North Metro Area & VFC
Anoka, Hennepin and Washington counties
H: 763-754-8272 C: 612-819-0650
jeff@fasdfamilyresource.org
nancy@fasdfamilyresource.org
Jeff and Nancy are raising six kids ranging from 7 to 25 years old. Their 19 year old daughter and 17 year old son joined their family as infants through adoption and were diagnosed with FASD in early elementary school. They enjoy being active in the community and with MOFAS, helping others through the challenges of parenting children with FASD and other mental health disorders.
Tanya Weinmeyer – South Metro Area
Dakota, Scott, Ramsey and Carver counties
952-836-7182
tanya@fasdfamilyresource.org
Tanya and her husband Mike live in Lakeville with their 8 year old son, Alex, who was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome after countless misdiagnoses. They were relieved at finally being able to explain Alex’s behavior challenges. “After getting an appropriate diagnosis we were able to understand our son and speak his language”, Tanya says. Tanya is also a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC).
Melissa Fredin – Southeast Area
LeSueur, Rice, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Olmstead, Dodge, Steele, Waseca, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Fillmore and Houston counties
507-272-0964
melissa@fasdfamilyresouce.org
Melissa and her husband David keep very busy in their small community north of Rochester with four active children, three of whom have been confirmed to have prenatal alcohol exposure. They are also foster parents and very active in the community, supporting other families on the FASD journey.
Sandy Hruby - Southwest Area
Wright, Meeker, McLeod, Sibley, Nicollet, Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan, Brown, Renville, Kandiyohi, Redwood, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lyon, Murrray, Nobles, Lincoln, Pipestone and Rock counties
320-234-6563
sandy@fasdfamilyresource.org
Sandy and Denny are loving parents to three adoptive children who have been diagnosed with several disorders, including FAS. They all live active lives with lots of extracurriculars! Sandy knows the systems well and her hope is to help others who struggle to get what their children need to be successful in life.
Pam Chmielewski – Central Area
Sherburne, Benton, Stearns, Morrison and Todd counties
320-251-7272 x103
pam@fasdfamilyresource.org
Pam and her husband Rob have been married for 25 years and live in Foley, MN with their daughter, 15 and son, 11. When they adopted their daughter, they were told she was at risk for having an FASD. At that time they knew nothing about it. “Giving up is not an option. Despite our struggles and daily frustrations, we know that as parents of this lovable, warm hearted girl, she deserves much more.”
Carolyn Strnad - Western Area
Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wadena, Wilkin, Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Big Stone, Swift, Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine counties
218-443-3916
carolyn@fasdfamilyresource.org
Carolyn and her husband Robert opened their doors over twenty years ago to provide foster care, and ended up adopting three little bundles of joy affected by FAS on top of their four biological children! For the past ten years, Carolyn has been a systems advocate, giving families a voice where policies and programs are decided.
Janice Goudy- Northwest Area
Aitkin, Crow Wing, Cass, Itasca, Hubbard, Clearwater, Beltrami, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Mahnomen, Norman and Polk counties
H: 218-743-3341 C: 218-244-5304
janice@fasdfamilyresource.org
Janice and her husband Rick keep busy with their unique, loving family including their biological son, Rick’s daughter, and Rick’s grandson who they adopted in 1999 and was later given a diagnosis on the FASD spectrum. Janice is active in her community helping other families on the FASD journey.
Torina Stark -
Northeast Area
Isanti, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, Carlton, St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties
218-348-3596
torina@fasdfamilyresource.org
Torina and her husband live near Duluth in a little house in the country with their daughter and two sons ranging in age from 7-15, all of whom struggle with challenges resulting from prenatal substance exposure and early childhood trauma. Alongside being a loving mom advocating for her kids, Torina is also a foster parent for kids who have special needs. Her home’s cast of characters is constantly changing!
