Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Project Resources |
The Source
The Source is a directory of resources for human service workers and families concerned with maternal substance abuse and children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders or perinatal drug exposure. It includes the following areas:
Child Health & Development Services
Resources for children and families to support children’s medical needs and development. Please refer to the Health Services section for additional resources for health care. Resources in this section include information about: educational services, early intervention, therapies, developmental testing, psychological testing, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnostic services and mental health services to support emotional and behavioral development.
Community & Family Resources
Community agencies and organizations and information resources that may be helpful to families in accessing and paying for services, advocating for individuals with FASD and learning more about FASD.
Health Services
Community and public health resources for both children and women including family planning, and prenatal care
Maternal Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Programs throughout Colorado with special emphasis on Adams, Denver, Jefferson, and Larimer Counties
Legal Services
Free or low cost legal services for families or individuals
Prevention, Education, and Training
Colorado resources focused on the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse and training for professionals and families around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
State and National Organizations
Professional organizations, state and national programs that advocate for the prevention of FASD, for families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and a selected list of internet resource sites for both families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and providers who care for these children and families. These programs work to increase and improve resources and to support families and individuals with FASD.
The Source is available on this website or in paper copies by contacting crcsn@state.co.us .
Colorado Resources for Families
More specific inquiries about these data or CRCSN are welcome and can be addressed to:
to write or call:
Colorado Responds to Children with Special Needs
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, DCEED-CRC-A3
Denver CO 80246-1530
Phone: (303)692-2700
Fax: (303)782-0904