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Accessing Birth Control in Indiana

5 Feb 2025

Over half of Indiana counties are considered contraception deserts, meaning communities that

CDC Alcohol Consumption Assessment Tool

9 Oct 2024

You can use this tool to check your drinking. If you want

2023-2024 Impact Report

30 Sep 2024

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,

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

Indiana Coalition on PSE FASD Awareness Day Fundraiser

26 Aug 2024

The Indiana Coalition on Prenatal Substance Exposure has launched their FASD Awareness

Cheers to a Refreshing Summer- One Refreshing Mocktail Sip at a Time!

2 May 2024

As the sun stretches its golden arms across the sky and the

The FASD Respect Act Passes Senate HELP Committee in The Support Reauthorization Act

13 Dec 2023

The FASD Respect Act (S.1800) introduced by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and

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

Giving Tuesday – Be the Change

28 Nov 2023

Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure is participating in Giving Tuesday today,

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

Indiana Governor Holcomb Declares September 9th FASD Awareness Day!

28 Aug 2023

Governor Eric Holcomb recently signed a proclamation declaring the 9th day of

FASD Awareness Day Sept. 9th

25 Aug 2023

Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure works to prevent prenatal exposure to

Get Involved With Our Organization!

22 Aug 2023

Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure works to prevent prenatal exposure to

I didn’t know I was pregnant and had a drink…what happens now? By Jackie Franks, MPH

16 May 2023

Many pregnant people contact us and ask this very question- I consumed

Welcome to the “Top Ten Things this Mama Does NOT Want to Hear” mini-series

8 May 2023

Raising children is not for the faint of heart. There are moments

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

Classroom Cues of Neurodivergent Youth

28 Feb 2023

Classroom Cues for Neurodivergent Youth By Rebecca Tillou I saw a YouTube

I’m Sorry- Reframing the FASD Diagnosis

14 Feb 2023

We have all heard these words. Throughout so many seasons, for so

Adulting with FASD: Personal Space… It’s not Just Physical

10 Feb 2023

Personal Space: It’s NOT Just Physical In this series Adulting with FASD,

A couple embracing outside and the text Dating someone with FASD

Love is in the Air! Dating Someone with FASD: What you Need to Know

8 Feb 2023

By Jackie Franks, MPH The dating scene nowadays is like the

2022 Indiana FASD Needs Assessment

15 Dec 2022

A Fond Farewell from Susan Elsworth

28 Oct 2022

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Wyatt and Debbie’s Story

23 May 2022

Indiana Alliance is excited to share we have added Rebecca’s Spotlight to our

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Helen’s Story

11 Apr 2022

Indiana Alliance is excited to share we have added Rebecca’s Spotlight to our

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Ryan’s Story

7 Mar 2022

Indiana Alliance is excited to share we have added Rebecca’s Spotlight to our

Olympic Inclusion Revolution: A First Friday Event

Olympic Inclusion Revolution – Athlete Spotlight on Colton H.

24 Feb 2022

Colton Holloman, Hoosier Gymnast Colton Holloman, 21, was diagnosed as being on

Understanding and Supporting Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

16 Feb 2022

According to Proof Alliance’s 2022 statistics, experts estimate that one out of

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Dana’s Story

14 Feb 2022

Indiana Alliance is excited to share we have added Rebecca’s Spotlight to our

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Jenn’s Story

13 Jan 2022

504 Plan and IEP: Keys to Jenn's Success!

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Matt’s Story

27 Dec 2021

Foster Parents' Gut Instincts Led to Matt's Success!

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Gina’s Story

13 Dec 2021

Diagnosis & Support: Keys to Gina's Success!

Support the Stars for Starla Campaign: Holiday Ornaments

28 Nov 2021

Holiday Ornaments “When you count the stars, begin with yourself.” Support FASD

Stars for Starla Youth Recognition Awards

28 Nov 2021

Support the Stars for Starla Campaign Nominate a Youth for a Star

Rebecca’s Spotlight: Rebecca’s Own Story

28 Nov 2021

Tears of having an FASD become tears of hope for others

Mind-Body Fitness Workshop

29 Mar 2021

DIVING INTO OUR BRAIN AND BODY WELL-BEING Self-care of our brains and

Breathe: Healthy Steps to Living Tobacco Free

2 Mar 2021

Breathe Health steps to living tobacco free Virtual Training Get tools &

Training Webinar: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 101

23 Feb 2021

The Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 101 Wednesday,

Training Webinar: Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Child Development

23 Feb 2021

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Child Development Effects of Prenatal Exposure and Beyond

Medically Speaking Radio Show – Birth Defects & Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

22 Feb 2021

Our Outreach Program Coordinator Ashlyn Hopkins MSW LCSW joined local radio talk

Services and Supports for Adults with FASD

2 Feb 2021

Presented by AUCD FASD SIG Services and Supports for Adults with FASD

A statewide survey regarding mobile response services

25 Nov 2020

You are invited to complete a brief survey regarding mobile response services.

Two great art events to raise FASD Awareness!

5 Sep 2020

We will be hosting a chalk walk at White River State Park.

From the heart of a mama…on COVID and our community

18 May 2020

From the heart of a mama… COVID…crisis…the pandemic…unprecedented times. “We’re all in

Special Olympics runner deserves your respect

11 May 2020

Born with fetal alcohol syndrome, 25-year-old Andrew Peterson became a three-time Special

Susan Elsworth, FASD Knowledge Bombs from a MOM

27 Apr 2020

We are excited to share this recent conversation between our Director Susan

Free virtual family support group meetings

14 Apr 2020

Free virtual family support group meetings Free family support group meetings are

Indiana FASD Support Check In

14 Apr 2020

Indiana FASD Support IAPSE has two ways for individual to check in

Living with FASD: Brenna’s Story

7 Apr 2020

Photo Credit: Gwen Elliott @Pink Apple Photography CDC Feature Story on Brenna,

Dr. Ira Chasnoff Talks FASD and The Online World

23 Mar 2020

Given the current situation, this podcast interview by Jeff Noble is very

FASD 101 Training Offering – Batesville Apr 22

6 Mar 2020

FASD 101 Are you a parent, caregiver, or service provider to a

FASD 101 Training Offering – Indianapolis Feb 29

12 Jan 2020

FASD 101 Are you a parent, caregiver, or service provider to a

FASD 101 Training Offering – Kendallville IN Jan 2020

13 Nov 2019

FASD 101 Are you a parent, caregiver, or service provider to a

FASD 101 Training Offering – Indianapolis Dec 2019

23 Oct 2019

FASD 101 Are you a parent, caregiver, or service provider to a

Share Your Story!

7 Oct 2019

People are living successful lives with FASD, overcoming many obstacles. Whether you

Roommate Notice: Ft. Wayne Area (18-29 year old female)

7 Oct 2019

Roommate Notice – Ft. Wayne Area Indiana NOFAS was approached with the

Marijuana use doubles in U.S. pregnant women to 1 in 14

2 Jul 2019

CHICAGO — Pot use in pregnancy has doubled among U.S. women and

FASD 101 – No Cost Learning Experience with CEUs

18 Apr 2019

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 101 A no-cost learning experience for parents, caregivers,

FASD Information Session at Hamilton County’s Youth and Family Alliance

15 Apr 2019

Please join Hamilton County’s Youth and Family Alliance for a discussion on

18-25 year old survey participants needed: thoughts and opinions related to drug and alcohol usage

4 Apr 2019

Are you 18-25? Are you a light drinker? A heavy drug user?

Participants needed for IU Health / Riley Hospital innovative brain-imaging study aimed at identifying at-risk kids

13 Aug 2018

Click on the thumbnail for a PDF version of the flyer. Please

Chaos to calm: Life with FASD

10 Aug 2018

“With the 2017 National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference taking place

How thinking about behavior differently can lead to happier FASD families

7 Aug 2018

A 2016 study from the University of Rochester sheds light on how

The ABCs of Back to School with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

6 Aug 2018

As a new school year approaches, parents may find it useful to

5 Ways to Advocate for Your Special Needs Kid

28 Jul 2018

You’re grappling with the emotions of discovering your kid has a learning

Please invite my kid with special needs to your kid’s party

26 Jul 2018

My son Zach bounded off the school bus waving a party invitation as if

I said I wouldn’t adopt a child with FASD—and now I have four

21 Jul 2018

People say: “If you adopt older children, rather than babies, you know

My Best Tips for Parenting Kids with FASD

19 Jul 2018

Tips from the trenches for parents living with the challenges of a

5 Sanity Saving Tips for Parenting Children with Fetal Alcohol Disorders (FASD)

17 Jul 2018

Many adoptive parents are faced with the decision of adopting a child

Perinatal Substance Use Conference: Supportive Care for Infants, Mothers and Staff

16 Jul 2018

Register to Attend the 2018 Conference, August 29! Join your Indiana peer hospitals

Minnesota requires foster parents learn about fetal alcohol disorders

6 Jul 2018

Minnesota was the first state to require foster parents learn about fetal

New Hampshire Mothers Struggling With Opioid Addiction Fight To Keep Their Children

5 Jul 2018

Jillian Broomstein starts to cry when she talks about the day

What Do You Wish You’d Known Before Becoming A Parent?

4 Jul 2018

Christine Koh and her daughters What’s the one thing you wish someone had

Stop labeling babies as ‘born addicted’ — it stigmatizes them and is inaccurate

3 Jul 2018

On June 12, 2018, the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over

Beyond Opioids: How A Family Came Together To Stay Together

2 Jul 2018

Kelly Zimmerman holds her son Jaxton Wright at a parenting session at

Children of the Opioid Epidemic

27 Jun 2018

It was not until her third month of feeling unwell, in the fall

A Renewed Mind in Northwest Ohio Adds Services for Children Prenatally Exposed to Alcohol

26 Jun 2018

Toledo, Ohio — Double ARC, a local non-profit organization that has been

One of Milwaukee’s Most Decorated Athletes Lives with FASD

25 Jun 2018

It’s late afternoon, and the shadows from a stand of trees across

Family Shares Story of Adopting Girl from a Mother with FASD

21 Jun 2018

Here’s a story about two dads, a very happy little girl, and

Finding wisdom in unlikely places

20 Jun 2018

In our last “Living and Growing” column, we reflected on the death

UK health body calls for cigarette-style warnings on alcohol

18 Jun 2018

A leading public health body is calling for graphic cigarette-style health warnings

Recovering Hope – Part 1 – Mothers & Children on FASD

17 Jun 2018

Hear Kathy and other women’s stories regarding their experiences with FASD. “Our

A Million Reasons You Can Have Success with FASD

15 Jun 2018

In the arena of Fetal Alcohol there are tons of horror stories

Trailer: Justice for FASD

14 Jun 2018

Being an adolescent male can be hard. But add to that an

Making Sense of FASD with Jeff Noble: Episode 1 Kyle Burt

13 Jun 2018

In the very first Episode Jeff Noble interviews Kyle Burt. Kyle is

She’s bold, confident, daring…and expecting!

12 Jun 2018

Earlier this year, Indiana NOFAS ran a very successful #JustSoYouKnow video campaign on

8 Magic Keys: Strategies for Students with FASD

11 Jun 2018

You can support NOFAS by buying NOFAS materials. This 21-minute animated video

10 Parenting Tips To Preserve Summer Sanity

9 Jun 2018

You fall for it every year. You get so caught up in

Avoiding the Summertime “Lose”

8 Jun 2018

Professionals offer summer learning tips for parents to keep kids engaged during

Red Shoes Rock Kicks Off Around the World

5 Jun 2018

Red Shoes start conversations, it is just something about red shoes. –

Newborns with opioid withdrawal do better cared for by mom, versus stay in intensive care

3 May 2018

With the opioid crisis leading to a rising number of babies suffering

Emotions of a Foster Parent: The Positive (Part 1 of 6)

1 May 2018

Thinking about becoming a Foster Parent? There are over 400,000 children in

FASD Camp – One Family’s Experience

30 Apr 2018

Finding CAMP – a FASD Community About a year ago, I was

Stigma keeps pregnant women from reporting drug use

25 Apr 2018

Stigma keeps many pregnant women in the province from reporting their drug

Separating newborn babies from mothers with addiction does more harm than good

24 Apr 2018

Removing newborn babies from women who are suffering from addiction helps neither

Mom’s Marijuana Winds Up in Breast Milk

20 Apr 2018

Breast-feeding has known benefits for both baby and mom, but if a

N.J warns pregnant substance abusers to get help

19 Apr 2018

Across the country, states are grappling with rising numbers of newborns suffering

Parent and Social Worker Yolanda Shares Her Story

16 Apr 2018

This story is part of our national organization NOFAS’ Social Work Stories campaign. This

Johns Hopkins Will Treat Babies Exposed to Opioids with Anonymous $2.5M Donation

13 Apr 2018

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has received an anonymous $2.5 million donation to

FASD-Informed Social Worker Brianna Shares Her Story

12 Apr 2018

This story is part of our national organization NOFAS’ Social Work Stories campaign. This

Pregnant and in Recovery: Former Addicts Have Hope!

11 Apr 2018

Born to a first-time mother trying to overcome drug addiction, Zilah

Hidden Heartache: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome’s Impact on Adoptive Families

4 Apr 2018

When Barb Clark and her husband Michael adopted their oldest daughter Akila at

Alaska Mother of the Year Dedicated to FASD Awareness

3 Apr 2018

ANCHORAGE (KTUU)- The American Mother organization named Anna Joy Luckett the Alaska Mother

Recovering Addicts Counsel Pregnant Women on Recovery in One-of-a-kind Program

2 Apr 2018

MADISON, Wis – In the fight to end opioid addiction, SSM Health

Do a Dry9!

12 Mar 2018

Are you expecting or planning to be? No amount of alcohol is

Advocates in Minnesota Push for Change in Dealing with FASD

28 Feb 2018

The common perception is that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is relatively rare. A

Families Affected by FASD Hope Study Increases Awareness, Treatment for ‘Invisible’ Disease

27 Feb 2018

Click image thumbnail to hear one family’s story of living with FASD

Fetal Alcohol Disorders Up to 10 Times More Common Than Believed

24 Feb 2018

Up to 10 times more children have disabilities related to fetal alcohol

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Has Been Majorly Underdiagnosed In The United States – And It’s A Big Deal

21 Feb 2018

Most women trying to conceive know that there are plenty of enjoyable

FASD Lunch n’ Learn – Grief & Loss

19 Feb 2018

The FASD Network posts short ‘Lunch n’ Learn’ videos on our

Hope Through Nature [FASD DOCUMENTARY]

18 Feb 2018

For more information about Forest and the Femme, visit: http://www.forestandthefemme.org Credit /

FASD = Faith, Ability, Strength, Determination

17 Feb 2018

Credit / Sources Myles Himmelreich provides an inspirational speech as someone who

Linking FASD to the Florida Shooting is Irresponsible, Stigmatizing, and Factually Wrong

17 Feb 2018

The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is outraged by a news

FASD Meltdowns: How you can unknowingly be making it worse

16 Feb 2018

I struggle with every life with FASD

14 Feb 2018

Our young friend Rachel Jackson was urged by her teachers to write

Building the right mobile app for caregivers of children with FASD

12 Feb 2018

Mt. Hope Family Center research associate Christie Petrenko, left, and electrical and

Mothers Fight Stigma Of Drug Addiction

10 Feb 2018

The number of babies born addicted to drugs has risen sharply over

Opioid Addiction and Pregnancy: Everything Can Still Be Okay

9 Feb 2018

The date of the last time I used heroin correlating so closely

Detox Options Limited For Pregnant Women

8 Feb 2018

An Albuquerque police officer will be among President Donald Trump’s guests at the State

50 Questions To Ask Your Kids Instead Of Asking “How Was Your Day”

31 Jan 2018

by Leslie Means Now that we have a new baby in our home, time

How one schoolteacher takes time each week to look out for the lonely

30 Jan 2018

The following story ran recently in Reader’s Digest online parenting blog. A

More babies being treated for opioid withdrawal in Canada

28 Jan 2018

Another side effect of the Canadian opioid crisis is now affecting neonatal

Help Needed from Families Raising Children with FASD

27 Jan 2018

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)?

Kentucky Governor to Spend $34M to Help Pregnant Women with Substance Use Disorders

25 Jan 2018

“Those on the frontline of treating addiction are hopeful more pregnant women

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are hidden crisis

24 Jan 2018

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Indiana NOFAS’ director

NOFAS Opposes Criminalizing Alcohol Use by Pregnant Women

22 Jan 2018

NOFAS opposes any law or policy that would impose a criminal penalty

Opioid crisis spurs Erie hospitals to help addicted pregnant women

13 Jan 2018

These programs offer treatment, counseling and case management for pregnant women

AAP Seeking Participants for Project SPEAK (Screening for Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol in Kids)

12 Jan 2018

Project Overview Project SPEAK is a new a pilot project from the

Programs seek to help pregnant women with addictions

11 Jan 2018

As the Deschutes County jail transport van crested the Cascades and descended

More pregnant women are using pot, study finds

10 Jan 2018

More pregnant women seem to be using pot — sometimes to ease the

Fighting alcoholism, bringing hope

9 Jan 2018

Nearly four years ago, addiction specialist George Koob made one of his

Housing and FASD – A Panel Discussion (Jan 24th 2018)

4 Jan 2018

Join us for this free webcast entitled: Housing and FASD – A Panel Discussion.

5-Part FASD Webinar for Parents and Professionals

2 Jan 2018

5-Week Webinars for Parents and Professionals FASD and the Brain-Based Approach This

Thriving with Fetal Alcohol

1 Jan 2018

An interview with Emily Travis who is a Fetal Alcohol speaker and

Nicholas Speaks About Living with FASD

31 Dec 2017

Nicholas, a 12 year old living with FASD, shares his personal

A Butt Kicking FASD Success Story!

29 Dec 2017

Jeremy Elliott runs a martial arts studio in Ontario. His 4-year old

An Adopted Child’s Story Living with FASD

23 Dec 2017

Kaylynn shares her life journey, which includes being put into adoption because

Living with FAS

17 Dec 2017

Parents’ Perspective on Diagnosis

16 Dec 2017

There are days in every person’s life they will never forget. For

Picture This: Life as a Parent of Children with FASD

15 Dec 2017

Credit / Sources A Photovoice Project that brought mothers together to talk

101 HOLIDAY STRATEGIES FOR FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS

11 Dec 2017

FASD THINK TANK: 101 HOLIDAY STRATEGIES FOR FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS SUPPORTING

‘I’m pregnant, I relapsed on heroin and I don’t want to kill my baby’

7 Dec 2017

On a morning in April, Kristen Cebada woke up and told herself: You

Not Coming Home For the Holidays

3 Dec 2017

Holidays can be challenging for those who have lost a loved one

How to do holiday parties while pregnant

2 Dec 2017

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us. We’re

Doctor: Pregnant women are ‘the least, the last and the lost of the opioid epidemic’

29 Nov 2017

Click to see related video story on WISH TV INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) —

It’s not just moms who need to avoid alcohol when trying for a baby

17 Nov 2017

Abstaining from alcohol during preconception and pregnancy is usually considered to be the woman’s

Pill-Popping Mommas: ‘Many’ Pregnant Women Take Opioids, CDC Finds

14 Nov 2017

Millions of American women of childbearing age take opioids — and many

Living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Experience from a Parent of Two Adopted Children

11 Nov 2017

It wasn’t until her adopted son had reached kindergarten that Laurie Whyte

What Parents and Parents-To-Be Should Know About FASD

10 Nov 2017

Four times a year, parents and professionals gather in the Portland area

10 Strategies That Work For Kids With FASD

6 Nov 2017

The following blog was first shared via FASD Families The last couple

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