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Did You Know? About half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are not planned, and half of those occur when a woman was using some type of birth control.
The Family Empowerment Network (FEN)
FEN is a resource, referral, support, and research program serving families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and the providers who serve them. FEN's mission is simple, to empower families through education and support. Members of the Family Empowerment Network include birth and adoptive parents, foster care providers, grandparents, siblings, individuals affected by FASD, extended family members, and the providers who work with these families. The project is funded by the State of Wisconsin, Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Learn more about FEN activities.
Project Goals Include the Following:
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To increase awareness about the issues surrounding FASD and provide general education to families, providers, and the general public.
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To conduct research in the area of FASD, and FASD-related family issues.
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To offer support and referrals to families.
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To provide technical assistance for providers and agencies.
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To network with families, family support groups, and providers on a state and national level.
Family Empowerment Network (FEN) Contact Information
Project Director: Georgiana Wilton, PhD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family Medicine 1100 Delaplaine Court Madison, WI 53715 Telephone: 1-800-462-5254 or 608-261-1419 Fax: 608-263-5813 Email: FEN@fammed.wisc.edu |
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