There are currently innovative FASD grant programs in over half of the counties in Minnesota, helping meet the needs of families and professionals across the state. These grants span efforts in prevention, screening, diagnosis, public awareness and family support activities.
If you would like more information on the programs or agencies, contact kendra@mofas.org.
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 [...]
Posted On January 13, 2012
The following grantees will be integrating the MOFAS prenatal screening tool into their current practice and developing a clinic-wide plan on how to address when a patient is drinking during pregnancy. They will each receive $15,000 and the grant will be for one year, starting in January 2012. CentraCare Having a prenatal alcohol screening program [...]
Posted On October 19, 2011
There are a lot of agencies out there who are helping individuals affected by FASD every day. We want to work closer with them! 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. [...]
Posted On October 19, 2011
Can doctors help identify children with FASD earlier in childhood? We think, yes! In July of 2011, MOFAS awarded 4 grants to primary care clinics to build on current developmental screening in order to more effectively identify children with prenatal alcohol exposure. The goal is for primary care clinics to meet the initial needs of a [...]
Posted On October 19, 2011
Many women are not given information from their doctor about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. But we know that prenatal appointments are a key point for intervention. In January of 2010, we awarded 10 grants to clinics to implement a consistent alcohol screening protocol, provide a clear message recommending no alcohol use during pregnancy at each visit and develop a [...]
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