Northeast Michigan Community Partnership Inc

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education FASD Supported 2 teens and their families in the court system. Educated 54 youth in FASD prevention.Provided prevention education to 2 community groups and at a health fair. Utilized 1 newspaper ad 2 radio ads television twice and social media 13 times to deliver messages to the public. Delivered training to 45 people and 11 caregivers in social service and health care. Conversed with 2 obstetric and pediatric medical providers regarding preventing FASD & 4 regarding identifying persons who are or may be impacted by FASD. Provided various books and educational materials to community resources. Delivered services and offered case management and support to 6 families 10 adults 10 youth and 3 others. Planned and delivered parent-selected topics to 7 parents. Financially supported 3 families including 1 youth 6 children & 2 parents to utilize specialized assessments and or services. Participated in developmental assessment clinic & reached 9 children and 3 families. Distributed screening information and directories to four health care providers. Informed 119 participants of training about screening and diagnostic resources.

Trauma Training: 16 participants attended the Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma series. 96 attended the How Trauma in the Developmental Years Can Impact Adulthood series.

- Natural Helpers & Youth Services Met 17 times at lunchtime to discuss stress reduction time management budgeting friendships avoiding pregnancy decision making. 2 half-day mini retreats focused on healthy choices and team building. 11 students.

Power of Parenting Received funds for childcare so caregivers could attend training.

MCFARES:: Fiscal Agent for Michigan Coalition for Fetal Alcohol Resources Education and Support