*Please scroll down for information on current trainings.*
Services and resources listed include, but are not limited to:
• Diagnosis of FASD
• Support Groups
• Advocacy Education
• Educational Information
• Psychiatric/Psychological Services
• Adoption Information
Additional Resources:
• Links to Statewide Resources
• Links to National/Web-Based Resources
• Links to Books and Videos
• Links to Articles & Handouts
• Links to Mother's Heart Articles
MOFAS is in the process of developing a statewide resource listing in order to better serve individuals and families affected by FASD. If you are a service provider and are interested in being a part of this please contact us.
MOFAS staff does provide training to individual groups of professionals or educators. Please contact us for more information.
NEW Dates:
Thursdays
February 12th, 19th, 26th
March 5th
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Children's Home Society & Family Services
1605 Eustis Street
St. Paul, MN 55108
Cost: $75.00/person or $125.00 with a partner or friend
To Register: Contact Annie Matzke at 651-255-2369 or amatzke@chsfs.org.
Dates:
Saturdays
February 21, 2009
March 21, 2009
April 18, 2009
May 16, 2009
June 20, 2009
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., speaker & questions
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., lunch
Location:
Coon Rapids Middle School
11600 Raven Street NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Limited Childcare Provided
February: Grief/Loss - 7 Core Issues of Adoption
Jae Ran Kim, PH.D. candidate, UofM School of Social Work, Wendylee Raun, Training Coordinator, MNASAP, and Peg Studaker, Supervisor, Waiting International Child Program at CHSFS.
All families are touched by the issues of grief in loss with adoption. Meet with this panel of adoption savvy trainers who are living the life of adoption and sharing their experience with the 7 Core Issues of Adoption.
March: Advocating for Children in Schools
Bonnie Jean Smith, Author and Advocate, Parent Trainer at Pacer Center.
Ms. Smith will discuss ways to advocate for your child in the school setting. This will include advice on Individual Education Plans, 504 plans and behavioral and emotional issues.
April: Reactive Attachment Disorder, Changes in Parenting
Krista Nelson, LICSW, LMFT, Project Coordinator at Wilder Center for Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder
This discussion will help clarify the shift that attachment focused therapies have undergone in the last 5 years and how to help your family to think differently about “attachment informed” parenting. Discussion will also include techniques to help your children regulate emotions.
May: FASD, Now What?
Kari Fletcher, Regional Resource Coordinator for MOFAS in Southern Minnesota
Kari and her husband have six children, 4 “homemade” and 2 adopted. Both of their adopted children have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Kari is passionate about educating others about FASD.
June: Transforming the Challenging Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach
Kelly Monson, MA Ed, CFLE, ECCS Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health
Ever wonder why typical parenting and teaching techniques are ineffective? Learn ways to bring about real changes. The approach is used with FASD, ADHD, ODD, autism or any child, ages 2-18.
PLEASE NOTE: Location: Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Avenue, Fifth Floor, Anoka, MN 55303
To Register: Contact Nancy Le at 763-422-7104 or nancy.le@co.anoka.mn.us. Please indicate which date(s) you are attending and if any childcare is needed.
Dates:
Wednesdays
January 28th
February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Time:
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., light supper
6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., speaker
8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., small group
Location:
Children's Home Society & Family Services
Toogood Building
2230 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Cost: $40.00/person or $60.00/couple (covers meals, materials, and speakers)
Scholarships available-please check box on registration form. If you adopted a ward of the state from MN, you are eligible to attend the training for free.
Click here to register.
Description: If you are a PCA and want Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) training please choose one or more of the following:
All Children Flourishing: The Nurtured Heart Experience - Please see listing on this page for more information.
HaysKids: Pathways to Understanding: Raising Kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - For a free copy of this DVD contact Jenn Feiges at 651-917-2370 or jenn@mofas.org.
Community Trainings – There are community/agency trainings that are sometimes open to the public. For additional information contact MaryAnn Bernard at maryann@mofas.org.
Topics covered include: mental health, behavioral challenges, living with FASD, medications, safety and boundary issues and developing support.
Dates:
Fall 2009
TBD
Time:
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., light supper
6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., speaker
8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., small group
Location: TBA
Cost: $40.00/person or $60.00/couple (covers meals, materials, and speakers)
Scholarships available-please check box on registration form. If you adopted a ward of the state from MN, you are eligible to attend the training for free.
Click here to register.
Description: In collaboration with the Native American Community Clinic, MOFAS sponsors a bi-monthly support group for caregivers of children with FASD. MOFAS staff members facilitate this group.
Dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month
Location: Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Call Sierra Yazzie at MOFAS if you would like to participate, 651-917-2370.
Participants will gain a better understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and learn strategies to help affected individuals be more successful in the home and classroom.
Please contact MaryAnn Bernard at MOFAS, maryann@mofas.org, if you would like to host a Parent Advocacy Workshop in your community.
Week One: FASD Meets Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
Week Two: Updates on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
Week Three: Anger & Stress Effects on Families
Week Four: Spiritual Resiliency
You do not need to have taken Part 1 or Part 2 to take this series.
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: $40.00/person or $60.00/couple (covers meals, materials, and speakers)
Scholarships available-please check box on registration form.