Support Groups

MOFAS Sponsored Support Groups

Metro Area

Caregivers Support Group
Next Meeting Date: May 17
3rd Thursday of the month
Speaker Topic: Guardianship
Presenter: Brad Hansen
Pillsbury House – Basement meeting space
3501 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Dinner and child care are provided. Contact Sue at 651-917-2370 or sue@mofas.org for more information.

Circle of Hope Support Group
Have you consumed alcohol during pregnancy? Are you on a path from addiction to recovery? You are invited to be a part of the Circle of Hope Support Group, where women with incredible strength join together to share their stories, shed the shame and support each other through the challenges of raising children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Note – April meeting has been cancelled
Next Date – May 21 (Third Monday of the month due to Memorial Day holiday weekend)
Bigelow Building – Ruby Hunt Room
450 N Syndicate
St. Paul, MN
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Child care and a light dinner will be provided. Transportation assistance is available. Contact Sue at 651-917-2370 or sue@mofas.org for more information.

Metro Dads’ Coffee
Jeff Beyer, one of our metro area Family Resource Coordinators, meets monthly with other dads who are parenting children with FASD. It is great to be able to talk as men and share personal stories from a father’s point of view.
3rd Saturday of the month
Caribou Coffee
501 Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN
7:00AM – 9:00AM
Jeff can be reached at jeff@fasdfamilyresource.org with any questions.

North Metro Dads’ Coffee
Jeff Beyer, one of our metro area Family Resource Coordinators, meets monthly with other dads who are parenting children with FASD. It is great to be able to talk as men and share personal stories from a father’s point of view.
2nd Saturday of the month
Caribou Coffee
2026 Northdale Boulevard NW
Coon Rapids, MN
7:00AM – 9:00AM
Jeff can be reached at jeff@fasdfamilyresource.org or 612-817-5259 with any questions.

North Metro Mom’s Support Group
Gather with other mothers of children affected by FASD in this region to informally share resources, insights and support.
Every Friday morning
Panera
12465 Riverdale Drive
Coon Rapids, MN
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Children are welcome. Contact Nancy Beyer nancy@fasdfamilyresource.org or 612-819-0650 for more information.

South Metro Moms Support Group
Gather with other mothers of children affected by FASD in this region to informally share resources, insights and support.
Every Tuesday morning
Dunn Bros. Coffee (right side of the coffee shop reserved)
15265 Galaxie Ave Suite 600
Apple Valley, MN 55124
9:45AM – 11:45AM
Children are welcome to attend, activities will be available. Contact Tanya Weinmeyer at tweinmeyer@yahoo.com or 952-836-7182 for more information.

4Keeps Adoption Support Group
Next meeting topic:
Saturday, April 14
Coon Rapids Middle School
11600 Raven Street NW
Coon Rapids, MN
11:00AM – 12:30PM Presentations
12:30PM – 2:00PM Lunch and New Friendships
Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Greater MN

Arc Midstate (St. Cloud)– Quarterly Family Fun Night events
Email pam@fasdfamilyresource.org

Rochester Area Adoption/Foster Support Group
Anyone who has or is interested in adoption, adoption issues or foster care in this region to informally share resources, insights and support.
4th Thursday of the month. Note: If school is canceled or released early the support group will be canceled also.
1025 Maywood Road SE
Rochester, MN
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Child care is offered free of charge if you arrange in advance.  To register for child care, please e-mail Debra Dalin at dalin.debra@co.olmsted.mn.us or call 507-328-6432. Contact Melissa Fredin at melissa@fasdfamilyresource.org or 507-272-0964 for more information or to be added to the distribution list.

“Lunch Bunch” Caregiver Support Group
Offering support to all caregivers of individuals affected by FASD. Sharing our good times, struggles and strategies we use at home and in the community.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
Pizza Ranch
1338 Babcock Blvd. E
Delano, MN
11:00AM
For more information, contact Sandy Hruby at sandy@fasdfamilyresource.org or 320- 237-7727

Medford FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Support Group
A support group for parents, families and individuals touched by FASD, to make meaningful connections, find helpful information and facts, and talk about the joys and struggles of life with FASD.
3rd Monday of month
Trinity Lutheran Church
3rd Street SW
Medford, MN
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Child care is available.

Other Support Groups

Metro Area

Greater MN