MOFAS Understands.

MOFAS understands that the challenges families living with FASD face are intense, and at times, may even be overwhelming.

We are here for families, individuals and caregivers, to help guide and support you through the FASD journey.  To help find answers and resolve problems.  To navigate the complex systems.  And most importantly, connect you with others who are walking the same path.

Family News & Updates

10 Week Series for Young Adults: Living with the Challenges of FASD

Posted On April 3, 2012

Living with the Challenges of FASD Hosted by: Pathways Counseling Center, Inc., MOFAS and the FASD Clinic of Minnesota This 10 week series is geared towards teenagers and adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Each week will be comprised of a 45 minute presentation related to the topic of discussion and a 30 minute [...]

4H Club for Children Affected by FASD – Parent Meeting 4/28

Posted On February 27, 2012

Have you been looking for your child to belong to a community based program and make new friends? There is now a 4-H Club to provide kids affected by FASD an opportunity to participate in 4-H sponsored events, learn leadership skills and community giving. 4-H is not just for rural kids, there are many opportunities for urban kids [...]

MOFAS Grantee Program for Young Adults with an FASD in Western MN!

Posted On February 22, 2012

In July of 2011, MOFAS awarded 6 grants to organizations to expand on their current support opportunities. Examples of these include job coaching, social skills groups, life skills programs and effective school support. Each grantee was awarded between $10,000 – $30,000. The Village Family Service was one of these grantees, and they are offering a unique program [...]

Central MN Family Fun Event – Bowling!

Posted On February 16, 2012

Saturday, March 24th Sartell Great River Bowl 208 2nd St. S Sartell, MN (We will be in “The Suite Lanes” an enclosed area with 8 lanes) 1:30PM—3:30PM Cost: $10 per family up to 5 members, $2 per person after that. Includes 2 games of bowling with shoes, snacks and beverages. Deadline to register is Wednesday, [...]

MOFAS Young Adult Panel to Speak at MACMH Conference in Duluth!

Posted On February 2, 2012

Mark your calendars! The MOFAS Young Adult Panel has been invited to speak at the MACMH 2012 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference! This is the second state conference they have been invited to speak at, and we are so proud of and excited for them as they speak out for themselves, sharing their amazing [...]

Equine Pilot Project for Children with an FASD Diagnosis

Posted On February 2, 2012

In July of 2011, MOFAS awarded 6 grants to organizations to expand on their current support opportunities. Examples of these include job coaching, social skills groups, life skills programs and effective school support. Each grantee was awarded between $10,000 – $30,000. 4Keeps was one of these grantees, and they are offering a unique program for families with [...]

Hand in Hand Series

Posted On January 24, 2012

The Hand in Hand series is a recommended first step for families to explore the spectrum of this disorder and identify strategies that promote success. NEW upcoming opportunities online and in person, winter/spring 2012! Register now!

Congratulations 2012 Public Awareness Grantees!

Posted On January 13, 2012

These 12 grant proposals demonstrate good planning, promotion, partners and implementation of the 049 (Zero Alcohol for Nine Months) message for their events and campaigns. MOFAS will be providing up to $1500 in grant money to each agency, ongoing support of educational materials and event promotion. All events will take place between Fanuary 1, 2012 [...]