The mission of the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) is to eliminate birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improve the quality of life for those individuals and families affected. MOFAS works collaboratively within communities to provide resources and support for families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). We strive to build partnerships and improve services for individuals and families.

FASD is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.

Click here to learn more about FASD.

 

2008 Macy's Shop for a Cause!

        

Date: Saturday, September 20th 2008                                             Time: All Day                                    Locations: Macy's stores nationwide                                     Cost: $5.00 per shopping pass

The MN Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is selling shopping passes to this one day event to raise funds to educate women on the dangers of drinking during pregnancy, and to support the individuals and families affected by FASD. 100% of all ticket sale proceeds go directly to MOFAS

Your one-day shopping pass is onlyl $5! Click here to see what these special savings include!

Order you exclusive discount pass today by calling us at:                   651-917-2370 or email us at jenn@mofas.org

MOFAS helping to include FASD in the DSM-V.

Read MOFAS' position statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) being included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM)

Click Here to read our position statement.

Click Here to read our Q&A on the DSM.

Click Here to share your story.

Online Training New! Now available through a partnership with Eager-to-Learn, "Exploring the Invisible Disability of FASD" is being offered online! The training starts in August and ends in September.

Click Here for more information.

MOFAS Trainings MOFAS offers trainings throughout the year for professionals and for caregivers. Many upcoming trainings have been added for caregivers. If you are interested in scheduling a training for your agency, click here to email MOFAS.

Click Here to see a current list of the trainings MOFAS offers.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Workshop

Free and open to the public!          Oct. 30, 2008                         5:30pm-8:00pm                    Glencoe Regional Health Services   1805 Hennepin Ave. N.            Glencoe, Mn 

Trainer: Kari Fletcher

Questions? Need Childcare? Contact Rhonda at Project Harmony: 1-320-510-1449 or rhonda@meeker-mcleod-sibleychs.com

 

Golf Tournament. Join us at the first MOFAS Golf Tournament hosted by Governor Arne & Susan Carlson on Friday, September 12, 2008 at Greenhaven Golf Course in Anoka!

Click Here for more information and to register.

Pregnant Pause- Come celebrate nine months of an alcohol-free pregnancy!

When: Friday, September 19th      Time: 6pm- 8pm                             Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 3rd floor Conference Center Garden  20 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, Mn 56001

The Pregnant Pause is a fun, free and informative event for pregnant women, their spouses, partners, friends and other community members. It features a contest between local bartenders to create the best nonalcoholic drink, as judged by our pregnant guests of honor.  The event will also offer fabulous door prizes! 

Physicians from the Mankato Clinic will be available to answer questions about the risks associated with alcohol use during pregnancy.

TJ and Lisa from Minnesota 93 Radio will broadcast live from the event. Each of the pregnant women attending the Pregnant Pause will receive a free diaper bag from Mead Johnson Nutritionals.                                     

For more questions contact:             Kari at 507-993-7775

To see a list of donors and sponsors click here (page coming soon)