FASD Impacts Us All….
Health care providers, educators, caregivers, social workers, justice system workers, police officers, chemical dependency workers, policy makers and the list goes on.
The Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) is the leading source of training and resources for all organizations and agencies that provides services to individuals or families with or at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), to ensure that FASD is better understood.
Healthcare Providers
You play a critical role in advising pregnant patients not to drink alcohol during their pregnancy. Often times, you are the first touch-point during their pregnancy, and are a big influence on many moms-to-be. MOFAS encourages you to talk to your patients at every visit, especially women 18-44 about their alcohol use during pregnancy. Give them the U.S. Surgeon General’s clear, consistent message that there is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy.
The MOFAS 049 Campaign – Zero Alcohol for Nine Months print materials are available for use in your office to support this message. For FREE posters and brochures, contact amanda@mofas.org. Click here to see what’s available!
Posted On February 21, 2012
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Practical Review Conferenceis for Primary Care Providers and Mental Health Professionals. MOFAS will be exhibiting at the conference and sponsoring the following sessions: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Diagnosis and Mental Health Implications presented by Elizabeth A. Reeve, MD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Algorithm for Primary Care Screening and Multidisciplinary Assessment presented [...]
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 [...]
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 January 4, 2012
Jeff Noble will be hosting the VFC Chats the first Wednesday of each month! Michael will cover a variety of topics with insights into raising a child affected by FASD. About Jeff Once Jeff became a foster parent of a young man with FASD, his life changed. He became an instant advocate, mentor and teacher. [...]
Posted On December 22, 2011
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 [...]
Posted On November 4, 2011
Last month, we wrapped up our first Seminar Series on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Perspectives and Essentials. This series was offered in four locations across MN this fall to help professionals and families come together to understand each other’s role in supporting those in our lives affected by FASD. Session 3 of the series featured [...]
Posted On October 24, 2011
MOFAS proudly announces the launch of our newest tool, developed exclusively for Minnesota families and professionals looking for FASD resources! The Resource Directory is a searchable database of FASD-friendly professionals and programs such as diagnostic clinics, therapists, support groups and more. You can find resources based on type and location. This tool uses Google Maps [...]
