 |
 |
For more information about alcohol and pregnancy? Call 1-800-462-5254 Or Email Us |
 |
No strings attached. We are here to help. All calls are treated confidentially.
Did You Know?
Nearly 62% of Wisconsin women of childbearing age drink alcohol, and almost 25% are frequent or binge drinkers (4 or more per occasion).
Advocacy Update
The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) passed a resolution recommending members send letters to the makers of home pregnancy tests encouraging them to place a warning in a prominent and conspicuous location in the packaging and/or labeling of their test kits advising women about the risks of using alcohol during pregnancy.
 Click Here to Download the NASADAD Resolution.
Awareness
Each year September 9th is designated as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. The goal of the day is to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy, promote prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies, and encourage support for individuals and families affected by FASD. However, anytime is a good time to raise awareness, provide education, and support families affected by FASD.
 View a printable version of the "2009 Governor's Proclamation". Check out more FASD awareness ideas.FASD Awareness Day Each year September 9th is designated as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. The goal of the day is to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy, promote prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies, and encourage support for individuals and families affected by FASD. The first FAS Awareness Day was celebrated on 9/9/99.The ninth day of the ninth month of 1999 was selected to symbolize the nine months of pregnancy. In recognition of FASD Day groups around the world host awareness events. Proclamations are issued in countries, states, provinces, and towns; a bell concordance is held at 9:09 a.m. in every time zone from New Zealand to Alaska; training programs are held; and people gather at community events. Many locations expand FASD recognition over the entire month of September. 2010 FASD Awareness Day In Wisconsin
Please join us in planning for the 2010 FASD Awareness Day. But please note, anytime is a good time to raise awareness, provide education, and support families affected by FASD! Orchids FASD Services of Wisconsin is planning a Family Potluck in observance of FASD Awareness Day!  Click here for details2010 Ohio FASD Awareness Day Events
Governor's Proclamation recognizing September as FASD Awareness Month in Ohio NEW! Ohio FASD Advocate awards Community coalition events planned across the state For more information email Melinda Norman: mnorman@ada.ohio.gov For more information on FASD Awareness Day contact: Kristi Obmascher, Senior Outreach Specialist Telephone: 608-262-8971 Email: kristi.obmascher@fammed.wisc.edu |
A non-profit website brought to you by The Wisconsin Treatment Outreach Project (WTOP) and Family Empowerment Network
at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine
Copyright © , University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine Site Map
Web Presence By NETPHORIA