Connections, Inc.
4 Oct 2024
Connections, Inc. is to provide comprehensive behavioral health care and wellness services
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Indiana Nonprofit Promotes Awareness for Common, but Largely Undiagnosed Developmental Disability
23 Sep 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2024 Media Inquiry Contact: Jackie Franks, MPH,
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Empowering Voters with Disabilities: Tips for a Smooth Voting Experience
13 Sep 2024
Voting is a fundamental right and civic duty for all citizens, including
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Make Your Mark This FASD Awareness Month: Ways To Get Involved
5 Sep 2024
Indianapolis – Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed September 9, 2024, as Fetal Alcohol
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Understanding the Connection: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Overdose Prevention
27 Aug 2024
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are a group of conditions that can
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Emerging Drug Threat in Indiana: Medetomidine
7 Jun 2024
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has issued an alert about medetomidine,
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Families Moving Forward (FMF) Program
10 Apr 2024
What is Families Moving Forward (FMF)? FMF is an evidence-based intervention to
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The Impact of Substance Use on Fetal Development: A Comprehensive Look
1 Feb 2024
By Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS Pregnancy is a critical period in
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Adolescent Addiction Access Program
26 Jan 2024
The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Adolescent Addiction Access
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Resources for Women of Childbearing Age
23 Jan 2024
Nurse-Family Partnership: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/nfpindiana/ With your very own free Nurse-Family Partnership personal nurse,
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Navigating the Legal System for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
11 Jan 2024
Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS FASD and Legal Implications Facing challenges with
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Dad’s Drinking Matters Too: The Impact of Paternal Alcohol Use on Infant Development
10 Jan 2024
By: Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS Alcohol consumption during pregnancy has
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FASD and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior: Strategies for Prevention – Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS
20 Dec 2023
Research shows that individuals with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are
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New Syndrome Identified Linked to Prenatal Fentanyl Exposure – Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS
18 Dec 2023
Prenatal Fentanyl Exposure Geneticists have recently identified a potential new syndrome among
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Gabapentin Misuse: An Emerging Threat – By Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS
1 Dec 2023
What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is a prescription anticonvulsant medication approved by the
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Identification Information Card for Individuals with FASD
22 Nov 2023
This card can be printed and cut out, filled out, and laminated
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Warning: “Blackout Wednesday” is Coming – Prepare yourself to celebrate safely this holiday season.
17 Nov 2023
With the holidays right around the corner, we start to get excited
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Treatment Atlas – Indiana’s Official Addiction Treatment Locator
11 Oct 2023
Treatment Atlas is now live as Indiana’s official addiction treatment locator, intended to help
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CDC Alcohol and Pregnancy: Communication Materials for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
6 Sep 2023
Messaging about alcohol use during pregnancy can be challenging. Misconceptions continue to
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Get Involved With Our Organization!
22 Aug 2023
Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure works to prevent prenatal exposure to
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Support our FASD Awareness Day Fundraiser!
22 Aug 2023
Our mission is to prevent prenatal exposure to alcohol, drug and other
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Planning and Implementing Screening and Brief Intervention for Risky Alcohol Use
19 Jul 2023
This guide is designed to help an individual or small group planning
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Xylazine’s Horrifying Impact on America: What Does this Mean for Pregnancies?
10 Jul 2023
By Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS What is Xylazine? Xylazine is a
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Volunteers Needed- FASD Respect Act!
28 Jun 2023
Indiana Alliance is working on scheduling meeting with Senators and Representatives to
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The FASD Respect Act is BACK!
23 Jun 2023
FASD United is thrilled to announce that Senators Murkowski (AK) and Klobuchar
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Get Involved With Our Organization!
21 Jun 2023
Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure works to prevent prenatal exposure to
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FASD Primer for Healthcare Professionals (Web-Based Course)
5 Jun 2023
The updated FASD Primer for Healthcare Professionals course is available now! This free,
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988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline & Be Well Crisis Helpline
31 May 2023
Help is a phone call away. Reach out to speak with a
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BRAIN-online FASD Screening Tool
22 May 2023
BRAIN-online is a new web-based screening tool that assesses cognitive and behavioral
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CHAMP Free Psychiatry Consultations for Providers
28 Mar 2023
New Resource! The CHAMP program offers free psychiatry consultations for providers! The
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The One-Legged Tufted Titmouse: A Lesson in Resilience and Strength
16 Mar 2023
The One-Legged Tufted Titmouse: A Lesson in Resilience and Strength by Jackie
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Stars for Starla Youth Recognition Awards
28 Nov 2021
Nominate a Youth for a Star Award Stars for Starla recognizes that
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Remote Literacy Learning
24 Aug 2020
Often times, kids with an FASD struggle with reading, and many more
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Fostering Children and Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
8 Aug 2020
The Coalition for Children, Youth and Families developed this document to help
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Indiana FASD Support Group
30 Mar 2020
Earlier this year, a grass roots effort was started by a woman
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The FASD Success Show – A Podcast for Living
23 Mar 2020
The FASD Success show is a great online resource. This podcast is
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Stay-at-Home Guide for Kids with FASD
21 Mar 2020
Check out the following resource guide, full of creative ideas for your
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Service Provider: Hands in Autism
30 Jan 2020
HANDS in Autism® has emerged as a state-wide training and resource center
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Cerebral Palsy Group
16 Jan 2020
Cerebral Palsy is a name given to a set of nerve disorders
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8 Magic Keys: Strategies for Students with FASD
4 Apr 2019
This 21-minute animated video introduces the topic of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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Do I have to wait to breastfeed my baby after consuming alcohol?
20 Feb 2019
Susan Elsworth, Director of INOFAS refers individuals to the Academy of Breastfeeding
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FASD Guidebook for Police Officers
21 Mar 2018
“Many specialists suggest that a significant number of individuals who come into
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Guidelines for Referral and Diagnosis
2 Mar 2018
Although several diagnostic schemes are available for diagnosis of FASDs, all 4
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Evaluating a Child for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
23 Feb 2018
Flow Diagram for Evaluation The Flow Diagram was devised to facilitate greater
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Opioids, Pregnancy and Neonatal Care Resources for Clinicians
29 Jan 2018
The National Institute on Drug Abuse maintains resources for clinicians to help them
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Training And Resources for Health Professionals
26 Jan 2018
The CDC has many free, online trainings are available for healthcare providers
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Prescription medicine during pregnancy
6 Dec 2017
The March of Dimes has prepared this overview regarding the use of
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Prescription opioids during pregnancy
4 Dec 2017
The March of Dimes has prepared this overview regarding the use of
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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
1 Dec 2017
KEY POINTS NAS is a group of conditions caused when a baby
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Outpatient-Based Opioid Treatment Program
30 Nov 2017
Riley’s Children Health at Indiana University Hospital offers an Outpatient Opioid Treatment
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Center for Disease Control: FASD
10 Jun 2017
The CDC has a wealth of information on FASD, including: Basic Information
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Toolkit
7 Jun 2017
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Toolkit was developed by AAP (American Academy
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