Arizona Pregnant Pause Events Toolkit

What is a “Pregnant Pause”?

Celebration of Healthy Alcohol Free Pregnancies!

Pregnant Pause is a community education campaign geared to educate the public about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The events combine fun and festivity with important information to support healthy pregnancies through prenatal care, childbirth education, healthy nutrition, childhood safety, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), exercising in pregnancy, and community resources.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is a cluster of permanent, non-curable brain disorders and physical malformations, including mental retardation that is caused by women drinking alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is 100% preventable if the woman does not drink during pregnancy. The effects of FASD are life-long. It is the most commonly-known preventable cause of birth defects that result in mental retardation. Interested in developing a Pregnant Pause Campaign? Here are some great ideas!

Description

A two to three hour event that encourages alcohol-serving establishments to offer non-alcoholic drinks in an effort to reduce FASD. Radio, television and print media representatives pair up with restaurant bartenders to "mix up" their idea of the best tasting non-alcoholic drink. Pregnant women judge who creates the best tasting drink and awards are given to winning bartenders. The event can be one of a number of activities planned as part of an educational campaign on FASD or it can be conducted as a single event. There can be an educational event to either “kick-off” the event, or wrap up the activities.

Purpose

Increase community awareness about the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies through a fun and memorable event or "party." Encourage local restaurants and bars to serve “special” non-alcoholic drinks for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Put menu cards and/or table tents to provide customers with information about drinking alcohol during pregnancy….”No amount of alcohol is safe to drink in pregnancy, we offer non-alcoholic drink options for you and your baby.”

Budget

Approximate budget: $1,335 with 80 in attendance (cost includes facility rental, food, printing, supplies, media, door prizes and awards.) The event can be done through community donations and collaboration for less.

How it Works

1. Organize a steering committee that meets regularly several months before the event. Include key community stakeholders.

Involve as many local agencies and organizations as possible by inviting representatives to serve on the steering committee. For example, county health workers, maternal health workers, local chapters of The Arc, drug abuse prevention counselors, school health educators, HMO/Insurance public relations directors and state prevention coordinators. Committee members should be oriented to the mission and history of the "Pregnant Pause" campaign. Create a number of sub-committees to evenly distribute the workload. Suggested sub-committees include:

Event - Decides all logistics of the event itself, such as where, when and how to carry out activities. Write program script, develop room layout and design and secure the facility (different locations of the event include hospital event areas or cafeterias, the local mall, the Elk's lodge or another type of community center).

Media - Promotes the event and educates the public about FASD. Alert local TV and radio stations about the event, asking them to relay the message that FASD is the leading cause of mental retardation that is 100 per cent preventable. Consider seeking preliminary coverage of the event by TV stations. Display table talkers in restaurants during the week of the event that advertise the party on one side and the restaurant's own alcohol-free drink on the other side. Air radio PSAs on a number of different radio stations. Arrange bus or shuttle service to and from the event for those needing transportation. Consider conducting a poster contest or other popular, well-known events along with the Pregnant Pause event to promote visibility. Decide who the primary audience will be in order to attract a large number of participants. Most chapters have experienced low turn-out rates if they have not attempted to identify a target audience first. Targeting media efforts to a certain population, such as pregnant women receiving prenatal services or pregnant teenagers, may increase the number of participants on the day of the event. Invite local, state, and national leaders (majors, county or city supervisors, state and national representatives/senators). These individuals need to know about FASD and the issues around raising a child that has been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy.

Restaurant - Invites local restaurant participation and acts as a liaison with local bartenders. Select restaurants to participate and contact each one to set up meeting. Educate them on FASD and the important role that they can play in prevention by offering non-alcoholic drink options for their customers.

Outreach - Involves as many people as possible while focusing on women of childbearing age and pregnant women. Develop a fun, eye-catching flyer to promote the event. Send out event flyers to obstetrical providers, social service programs that serve pregnant women (such as Women, Infants and Children - WIC), hospitals, health clinics, Lamaze classes, women's centers, baby stores, maternity shops, prenatal programs and schools. Investigate all transportation companies that may be interested in providing bus or shuttle service to and from the event for those needing transportation.

Donations/Door prizes - Obtains the door prizes, food and beverages, and possibly a waived fee for the use of facilities by contacting several businesses and community organizations who may be especially interested in helping reduce the incidence of FASD. Create a listing of door prizes on large sign to be posted near registration tables. Send thank you notes or letters to businesses who provided donations.

Awards - Seeks and obtains trophies/plaques to be presented to winners. Decide on names for winning drinks. For example, "best tasting", "best presentation", "most creative name", "show stopper" and "fastest drink in the west." Also, consider giving an award for best restaurant table display.

Flagstaff, AZ 2008 Pregnant Pause Winner El Capitan Restaurant’s “Prickly Pear Mojito” Speakers/Entertainment - Invite experts, media personalities and others who can attract a large numbers of participants. Invite a "master of ceremonies" (such as the Mayor or other government representative) to open the event. Consider asking an expert or other well-known individual to make a brief presentation on FASD before the competition begins. Contact health organizations, toy companies and baby product distributors to display their products. Make arrangements for live entertainment or taped music. Host an informational program about FASD before or after the event to provide education and information to healthcare providers, community leaders, teachers, counselors, pregnant women, and others that are interested in learning about FASD and the challenges of living with alcohol exposure.

2. Decide when the event will take place and how long it will last. a. Try scheduling the event during a month that is not unusually busy. For example, the month of May is often filled with weddings and graduations. b. Consider "piggybacking" the Pregnant Pause event on another event (such as a health or food fair) in order to increase participation. c. Two to three hours is generally enough time to complete the event. d. International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders awareness day is 09/09 at 09:00 am. In many communities, the churches ring the bells at 09:00 to remember all children born with FASD.

3. Create an overall work plan for each committee and designate individuals to complete assigned tasks before and during the event.

You may want to identify subgroups: Event Pre-Planning 1) to recruit restaurants, bartenders, and donations/raffle items; 2) Invite community agencies to participate in the event with posters/displays/ Education and for financial support (events planners may have no budget for the event-financial support from community partner will be critical), identify focus of event (women planning to get pregnant or who are already pregnant, pregnant teens, high risk teens); 3) Plan speakers (look for experts within your community, state or nationally-In Arizona we have Teresa Kellerman www.fasstar.com) , invite community/state/national leaders and healthcare providers to the education and event; 4) Coordinate with catering, restaurants to provide all set ups and supplies for support; 5) Secure venue for the event and communicate all aspects of the event (pre/day of/clean-up); 6) Media support, invite to participate (TV, radio, print media, My Space, Facebook, etc.), create PSAs, write articles, send out “Save the Date Cards” to prenatal providers and organizations that provide services to pregnant women; 7) Coordinate planning for education and event set up to include AV, audio equipment; and 8) Order free materials available from sites like: CDC, NOFAS, SAMHSA, etc. Day of Event Planning 1) Set up team; 2) Event team-to keep things flowing well; and 3) Clean-up team. Post Event 1) Write Thank You’s to all organizations that participated, donated items, and committee members; 2) Evaluate the event and write a summary report; 3) Celebrate and start planning for next year (what went well, what to do better).

4. Develop a timeline for the day of the event that clearly divides responsibilities between each volunteer or staff person involved.

6-9 months in advance: Create your steering committee

4-5 months in advance: Event Pre-Planning (divide tasks, meet every 2-4 weeks to update progress)

2-3 months in advance: Finalize restaurant participants, community partners (financial and participatory support for event), advertise “Save the Date”, confirm speakers, media PSAs and article prepared and ready for distribution.

1 month in advance: Formalize all loose ends, order food, buy miscellaneous supplies

Day of Event: Identify a key/lead person to serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event, take pictures, have fun

Within 1 month post event: Evaluate all aspects of the event, send out Thank You’s. Celebrate the successes. Schedule next meeting to start planning for next year.

Celebrate Healthy Pregnancies… Healthy Babies!!! For More Information Contact Cindy Beckett, PhD, RNC-OB, LCCE [email protected] 928-773-2307

Director Pediatrics/Perinatal Services & Evidence-Based Practice Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff, AZ Co-Chair Arizona Task Force for the Prevention of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Other Drugs

Sample Letters & Flyers to Help You Plan Your Own Pregnant Pause Event

1. Event Planning Flyer-sample 2. Sample Restaurant Invitation to Participate Letter

3. Sample Request for Donations/Raffle Items Letter

4. Sample Request for Agency Participation

5. Sample Thank You Letter

6. Sample Event Flyer

7. Sample of Table Top Cards

8. Sample News/Magazine Article About FASD

10. Sharable Education Resources Planning Flyer-Sample Let’s plan a party!

Help us plan the Pregnant Pause Event (Celebration of Alcohol Free Pregnancy)

DATE/TIME/PLACE of the event

If you are interested in helping, contact______at ______.

We are meeting DATE/TIME PLACE to start the planning. Request for Restaurant Participation Letter

Organization Letter Head

Date

Dear Restaurateur:

______is proud to announce a “Pregnant Pause” event on DATE/TIME to be held at ______. This wonderful event promotes healthy pregnancies and provides information about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and its associated Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

As part of this event, we would like you to consider donating a bartender, or staff, to enter our contest for the best non-alcoholic beverage. We are recruiting restaurants to participate. We want to raise community awareness about FASD and options for non-alcoholic beverages during pregnancy. The contest drinks will be judged on taste, appearance, and the name of the drink. Bartenders will be asked to provide one drink for display to be judged for appearance. They will also need to provide enough of the drink to serve approximately 150 1-ounce drinks. We will provide cups, and ice. The bartender/staff will need to bring whatever supplies they need to mix or prepare their drinks. Electric outlets are available, but bartenders/staff will need to bring their own power strip. The drinks will be judged by the participants and a panel of judges. Prizes for the top three drinks will be gift checks in the amounts of: 1st $100, 2nd $50, and 3rd $25. Participating restaurants will be recognized in all advertisements and acknowledgements for the event. The winning restaurant will also receive a perpetual plaque that they will have to display in their establishment for the year.

We are developing table tents and menu insert cards that we will be distributing to participating restaurants. They will contain the message: Pregnant Pause 2008 Participating Restaurant “Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is harmful to your baby. We offer non-alcoholic drink options.” We would also like to request that after the event you place the table tents or menu cards on your restaurant tables or in your menus.

Please let me know if you need any additional information. We need to confirm our bartenders by DATE/TIME. Please contact ______to confirm your interest and willingness to participate. We will be taking the first ten restaurants that sign up for the event.

If you are not able to participate this year, but would like to make a donation to the event in the form of a raffle prize, we would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and the understanding of how important it is to the future children of our community.

Sincerely, Donation/Raffle Request Letter Organization Letter Head

DATE

To Whom It May Concern:

______is proud to announce a “Pregnant Pause” event on______DATE/TIME/ LOCATION. This wonderful event promotes healthy pregnancies and provides information about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and its associated Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

We would like for you to consider donating items that can be raffled off to pregnant women. We are requesting baby or pregnancy related items, such as: developmental toys, car seats, strollers, baby blankets/quilts, diapers, baby or pregnancy clothing. We would also be happy to accept gift certificates to local merchants. Everyone that donates will be recognized on a display board at the event.

Please let me know if you need any additional information. Please contact ______by phone at______, or email ______.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and the understanding of how important it is to the future children of our community.

Sincerely, Sample Request for Agency Participation

August 12, 2008

To Whom It May Concern:

Flagstaff Medical Center is proud to announce our First Annual “Pregnant Pause” event on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 2-4 PM to be held at Flagstaff Medical Center. This wonderful event promotes healthy pregnancies and provides information on the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and its associated Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

This event, which will be held in the FMC Dining Room, will include educational displays and booths by numerous FMC departments and local businesses and organizations dedicated to supporting healthy pregnancies. Raffles of pregnancy and baby-related items will be held throughout the event and healthy snacks will be served. A contest will also be held with local bartenders who will be creating tasty non- alcoholic drinks for pregnancy. Pregnant Pause attendees will be casting votes, along with TV and newspaper representatives to give cash prizes to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners.

As part of this event, we would like you and your department, business or organization to consider participation. We encourage you to bring information about your department, business or organization’s services and any educational materials and handouts/brochures that can help promote health for expecting and new parents and their babies. A registration form is provided. Due date for booth registration is Friday, August 22nd by 5 PM.

If you are not able to participate this year, but would like to make a donation to the event in the form of a pregnancy or baby-related raffle prize, we would greatly appreciate it. The due date for donations is Friday, August 29th. Items can be dropped off at the Childbirth Education Office in Obstetrics.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and the understanding of how important it is to the future children in our community.

For additional information, please contact or .

Sincerely,

Pregnant Pause Flagstaff Medical Center Sunday, September 7th, 2-4 PM

Department, Organization or Business: ______

Contact Name/Phone: ______

Table or Booth Description: ______

Quantity of Tables & Chairs Needed: ______

Note: Be sure to bring your own power strip, extension cord or additional equipment, if needed.

Giveaways you intend to hand out (if any):

Special Requests or Needs:

Donation(s): ______*All donations for raffle items must be delivered to the Childbirth Education Office in Obstetrics by Friday, August 29th. Be sure to leave a VM message prior to delivery at 773-2309.

NOTE: Please do not use or decorate your table with any materials that will be difficult to clean up. You are responsible for clean up of your immediate booth area.

Please return this form to , Obstetrics via inter-office mail or fax by . For more information, contact .

We are looking forward to your participation. Thank you! Sample Thank You Letter

Organization Letter Head

October 8, 2008

Dear

Thank you so much for your recent support of Flagstaff Medical Center’s First Annual Pregnant Pause

Campaign held on September 7, 2008. Your kind and generous donation of ______was a thrilling and much appreciated gift for the expecting, new and breastfeeding mothers who attended the event. We have received very positive feedback from many of the recipients who expressed how generous your company was to provide ______. We are extremely grateful for your support and hope that we can work together in the future to continue providing educational support for the expecting and new mothers in our area.

In Appreciation, You are invited to… A Pregnant Pause Flagstaff Medical Center proudly announces its First Annual “Pregnant Pause” A A FREE Community Educational Campaign For Expecting & New Parents & Their Families & Friends Important information Door prizes about prenatal and free care, infant drawings for safety & pregnancy community and baby- resources related items Date: September 7th (Sunday) Time: 2-4 PM Location: Flagstaff Medical Center Dining Room Sample refreshing NON-alcoholic Learn about Fetal beverages made by Alcohol Spectrum Local restaurants. Disorders (FASD) and Cast your Vote for the dangers of Drinking alcohol the winning drink! During pregnancy.

Participating Restaurants 2nd Annual 2nd Annual Pregnant Pause Event Pregnant Pause Event

Sunday, September 13th Sunday, September 13th 2-4pm 2-4pm News Article

Pregnant Pause Encourages Expecting Moms to Avoid Alcohol

During pregnancy, there are many important things that expecting mothers need to do to support the growth and healthy development of their babies. One of the most important actions that should be taken by every expecting woman is to avoid drinking alcohol during her entire pregnancy. Medical research is reporting that even small amounts of alcohol ingested during pregnancy can contribute to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). FASD are physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning defects and disabilities that are a direct result of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. FASD can include neurobehavioral birth defects and mental retardation that are non-curable with possible life-long implications. Each year, nearly 40,000 babies are born with a FASD. Common behavioral and mental outcomes associated with FASD include:  Attention and memory problems  Developmental delays  Uninhibited/impulsive behavior  Trouble understanding cause/effect relationships  Learning difficulties (especially arithmetic and reading)  Poor coordination  Continued sleep problems  Difficulty comprehending boundary issues  Easily frustrated and quick to anger

Current statistics report that nearly half of all women of childbearing age drink alcohol regularly and that 25% of these women binge drink (4 or more drinks on one occasion). One alcoholic drink is defined as 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of hard liquor. Since nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, it is critically important that all women of childbearing age take measures to reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure. There is no proven safe amount, safe time and safe type of alcohol that can be ingested during pregnancy. Although avoiding alcohol may not always be easy, the decision not to drink is one that is completely under the mother’s control. FASD are 100% preventable. By remaining alcohol-free, expecting as well as nursing women can ensure that their infants will be free from the damaging effects of FASD. To help support and educate expecting mothers, their partners, families and friends about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy, Pregnant Pause events are being held across the country. These community education campaigns offer important information about FASD, prenatal and breastfeeding care, infant and child safety and community resources to help expecting and new parents. Raffles and drawings for pregnancy and baby-related items are held throughout the festive, educational event. The 2-3 hour Pregnancy Pauses often include exciting competitions among restaurant bartenders, who are challenged to create tasty, non-alcoholic drinks for pregnant women. Pregnant Pause attendees cast their votes for the best tasting drinks and awards are given to winning bartenders. In addition to increasing public awareness, these gatherings also encourage alcohol-serving establishments in the community to offer non-alcoholic drinks to help reduce the incidence of FASD and secure the health and well-being of the future children in the community. A Pregnant Pause event is being held at Flagstaff Medical Center on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2-4 PM. If you would like more information, contact the Childbirth Education Office at (928) 773- 2309.

Kathy Greenberg, RN, BSN, CCE, CBC is the Childbirth Education Coordinator at Flagstaff Medical Center. FASD in Arizona 2008 Report by Teresa Kellerman Fetal Alcohol Resource Center - www.fasarizona.com

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are a serious threat to the health and economy of Arizona.

There were 103,803 babies born in Arizona last year.(1) The latest annual report from the Arizona Department of Health states that there were 4 cases of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) recorded.(2) Because of the stigma attached to Fetal Alcohol, less than 1% of new mothers in Arizona report that they drank during pregnancy.(3)

About half of all women of childbearing age in the United States drink alcohol regularly, and about half of those female drinkers engage in binge drinking. (4)

About half of all pregnancies are unplanned, meaning the mother does not expect to be pregnant, and may not know she is pregnant during the first several weeks, when organs are forming and the brain is beginning to develop. Of pregnant women in their first trimester, 22% report having consumed alcohol in the past month. (4)

Out of the 103,803 babies born in Arizona last year, it is estimated that 12.4% - more than 12,000 of these babies - were born to mothers who engaged in binge drinking during pregnancy. (6) These babies are at risk of significant brain damage that could result in permanent disabilities and lifelong difficulties.

Government research indicates the rate of FASD to be one out of every 100 births.(5) This means that more than 1,000 babies are born each year in Arizona with a diagnosable fetal alcohol disorder.

FAS prevalence expert Larry Burd estimates that in the state of Arizona approximately 60,000 individuals are living with a significant degree of FASD, and that at least 6,000 may have full FAS. (7)

Alcohol causes more damage to the developing baby’s brain than any other substance. In fact, alcohol is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and cognitive disabilities. However, only 15% of those with a diagnosable fetal alcohol disorder actually have an IQ low enough to qualify for services in the division of developmental disabilities. (8) A majority of those affected do not receive adequate, appropriate support services and become lost in the system at great cost to individuals, their families, and the community.

The cost to Arizona taxpayers is estimated to be $98 million every year. (9) Annual costs just for Special Education and Juvenile Justice in Arizona due to FASD each year is approximately $27 million. (9) The lifetime costs for one child with FAS is $516,000. If a prevention program that costs $516,000 prevents just one case of FAS, it would be cost effective. (9)

1. Advance Vital Statistics, Arizona, 2007. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Public Health Statistics, Vital Statistics Section. 2. Arizona Health Status and Vital Statistics 2006 report “Natality: Maternal Characteristics and Newborn’s Health” 1B28 3. Arizona Health Status and Vital Statistics 2006 report “Natality: Maternal Characteristics and Newborn’s Health” 1B26 4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2004). Results from the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H–25, DHHS Publication No. SMA 04–3964). Rockville, MD. 5. Teratology 1997 Nov;56[5]:317-26 6. “Alcohol consumption among women who are pregnant or who might become pregnant- United States, 2002.” MMWR Morb Wkly Rep 2004;53(50):1178-81 7. Prevalence and Cost Calculator, 2003, Larry Burd, Ph.D., Director, North Dakota Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center. 8. Streissguth, A.P., Barr, H.M., Kogan, J. & Bookstein, F. L., "Understanding the Occurrence of Secondary Disabilities in Clients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)," Final Report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), August, 1996, Seattle: University of Washington, Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit, Tech. Rep. No. 96-06, (1996). 9. SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence econonmics expert Henrick Harwood at Women’s Summit June 2004.

Sharable Education Resources Developed by ICCFAS Members: 2000 to Early 2005

Audience Resource ICCFAS Member Sponsor(s) American Indian Focuses on increasing awareness of FASD and describes medical and psychological tribal courts, aspects, encourages a cooperative approach to referring and responding to persons with a CDC healthcare and FASD within the community, www.nijc.org social workers, and the tribal community Families National & State Resource Directory for FASD; includes information ranging from affected by availability of women’s treatment to programs serving children with a FASD, at legal HRSA/MCHB FASD, issue at http://depts.washington.edu.fadu/ or inventory code mchm053 in publications at healthcare and http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/ community providers Families General information about FAS on CD-ROM and Web site. Includes learning module on affected by primary and secondary characteristics, video and still images, and diagnostic process. NIAAA FASD, www.academicedge.com healthcare and community providers Families General information about FASD, components of care for children with these conditions, affected by and advocating for services and supports, www.thearc.org/fasproject/the curriculum.htm CDC FASD, healthcare and community providers Families A Practical Native American Guide for Caregivers of Children, Adolescents, and Adults affected by with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related conditions. HIS FASD http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Behavioral community providers General public, FASD-The Basics, downloadable online slide show for self-study or use in presentations. professionals, http://www.fascenter.samhsa.gov/whatsnew/FASDTheBasic.cfm SAMHSA families, and caregivers Justice system Screening and Assessing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth in officials and the Juvenile Justice System: A Resource Guide for Practitioners. OJJDP legal http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/ojjdp/204956.pdf professionals Justice system Tools for Success: Working With Youth With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effects in the NIAAA, officials and Juvenile Justice System. Resource Guide. http://www.mofas.org/ OJJDP legal professionals Medical and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Guidelines for Referral and Diagnosis, allied health http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/ CDC professionals Medical and A Social Work Curriculum for the Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders, allied health http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/social/Module10KFetal Exposure/Module10K.html NIAAA professionals Medical and A Clinical Guide for Obstetric and Pediatric Providers, comprehensive overview, allied health screening, treatment, strategies for referral and list of resources, NIAAA professionals http://www.vida-health.com Schoolchildren Science curriculum module with FASD focus, for classroom grades 5-12 Better Safe Than Sorry, http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Science/curriculum.html NIAAA School teachers Describes core deficits of children with FASD, ways to recognize the condition, effective and parents of teaching and parenting skills, resource guide, www.doublearc.org CDC school-children with FASD School teachers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Toolbox for Educators, guide with a behavioral and and other learning profile of students with a FASD, as well as effective teaching strategies, NIAAA education staff available summer 2006 at, http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/publications.htm State trainers for Includes review of characteristics of children with FASD; secondary disabilities; needed school system- services; family stressors and coping strategies; what schools can do to help, CDC based training www.cdc.org for parents Women in Recovering Hope: Mothers Speak Out About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, video of substance abuse mothers sharing experiences, SAMHSA programs http://www.fascenter.samhsa.gov/resource/index.cfm WEB SITES FOR INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON FAS (ICCFAS) AND MEMBERS ORGANIZATIONS

ICCFAS home page: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/AboutNIAAA/Interagency/ The ICCFAS Web site provides links to the following Web sites.

AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY AHRQ home page: http://www.ahrq.gov

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION CDC home page: http://www.cdc.gov CDC FAS home page: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/default.htm

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ED home page: http://www.ed.gov Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services home page: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/programs.html

HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVCIES ADMINISTRATION HRSA home page: http://www.hrsa.gov Maternal and Child Health Bureau home page: http://mchb.hrsa.gov

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES IHS Behavioral Health home page: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Behavioral/ IHS Child Health home page: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/CH.asp

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM NIAAA home page: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov

NATIONAL INSITUTE ON CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT NICHD home page: http://www.nichd.nih.gov

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION OJJDP home page: www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ojjdp

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SAMSA home page: www.samhsa.gov SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence: www.fascenter.samhsa.gov National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: www.health.org http://ncadi.samhsa.gov