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Administration on Developmental Disabilities
The major goal of the Developmental Disabilities Programs of the ADD is to partner
with State governments, local communities, and the private sector to ensure that
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the
design of -- and have access to -- culturally competent services, support, and other
assistance and opportunities that promote independence, productivity, and inclusion
in the community. The programs address all facets of the life cycle: diagnosis,
early intervention, therapy, education, training, employment, and community living
and leisure activities.
Advanced Communications and
Business Resources
Designed by a Canadian businessman, this site offers a FASlink Archives with over
70,000 FASD related letters and articles. FASlink is a free Internet Listserv that
includes biographical, foster and adoptive parents and caregivers as well as a wide
range of professionals including those in medicine, social work, education and justice.
ARC of Greater Twin Cities
Provides resources and support for anyone with disabilities and helps parents
advocate for their child from birth to age 21. Provides lifetime services for adults
with disabilities.
2446 University Ave W, Suite 110
St Paul MN 55114-1740
952-920-0855
info@arcgreatertwincities.org
ARC Northland - Comprehensive
FASD Services
Diagnostic clinic focuses on providing diagnostic evaluation for children with significant
physical and behavioral difficulties which may be related to FASD. Services for
the residents of Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. Diagnostic services
are provided by a seven-person comprehensive team of professionals.
Ordean Building
424 W Superior Street
Suite 201
Duluth, MN 55802
218-726-4725 or 800-317-6475
218-726-4732 Fax
Reenie Engstrom, Coordinator
Lynne R. Frigaard,
Administrator
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
The mission of the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is to assist
and to promote the development of respite and crisis care programs, to help families
locate respite and crisis care, and to serve as a voice for respite in all forums.
The ARCH National Network includes the ARCH National Resource Center for Respite
Care Services, which is partially funded by a Children's Bureau grant; the Respite
Locator Service, an ARCH National Resource Center initiative to help caregivers
find respite services in their communities; and the National Respite Coalition,
which advocates for respite policy and programs at the local, State, and national
levels.
Associates 2000 PA
A multi-specialty neurodevelopmental clinic that offers assessment and treatment
of children, adolescents, and adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder.
206 South Broadway, Suite 601
Rochester, MN 55904
507-282-1009
Margaret Moore, RN, LADC
Association for Treatment
and Training in the Attachment of Children, (ATTACh)
ATTACh, The Association for Treatment and Training in
the Attachment of Children, is an international coalition of professional and lay
persons who are involved with children who have attachment difficulties.
Association of Administrators
of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (AAICAMA)
The Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical
Assistance facilitates the administration of the ICAMA. The Compact is the legal
mechanism by which member States regulate and coordinate the interstate delivery
of services to children with special needs who are adopted pursuant to adoption
assistance agreements. Along with advocating State participation in the ICAMA, the
Association provides technical and legal assistance, education and training, and
materials on practice and policy issues.
Association of University
Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (formerly the American Association
of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) promotes
and supports the national interdisciplinary network of university centers on disabilities.
The network includes University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental
and Related Disabilities (LEND) programs, and Developmental Disabilities Research
Centers (DDRC). Through its members, AUCD serves as a resource for local, State,
national, and international agencies, organizations, and policy makers concerned
about individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families.
Attention Deficit
Disorder Resources
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources (ADDS) is based in Tacoma, Washington,
offering parents and professionals the basics of ADHD, getting diagnosis,
written materials, teleclasses, bookstore and more. Membership includes
access to the lending library with over 450 books, audiotapes and videos on
ADHD in children, adolescents and adults.
253-759-5085
http://www.addresources.org/contact.php
AttachmentDisorder.net
Designed for adoptive families whose children have a diagnosis of Reactive Attachment
Disorder, this site covers symptoms, research, resources, referral, help for teachers
and more.
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Bazelon
Center for Mental Health Law
Specializes in legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of those diagnosed
with mental disabilities.
Better Endings New Beginnings
Information for parents and professionals dealing with FASD, adoption and/or foster
care. Speaking (high school presentation and workshops), books and newsletter available.
6289 Brunswick Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
Jodee Kulp, 763-531-9548
The Bridge
For Runaway Youth
612-377-8800 24-Hour
Emergency shelter for youth (ages 10-17), transitional living program for homeless
youth (ages 16-20), family-centered counseling, 24-hour walk-in counseling for youth
and parents (no appointment necessary).
Carlton County Public Health
Prevention oriented initiative that will facilitate collaboration among local community
agencies to raise awareness about FASD among youth, women of child-bearing age,
pregnant women and professionals.
30 10th Street N
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-879-4511
Terri Holmquist
Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative
Partnership between Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative
and Carver County CHS to raise community awareness of FASD and develop effective
educational and life-skills strategies for youth identified with FASD.
401 East 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
Brenda Urke, 612-368-8807
The Center
for Adoption Support and Education Inc., (CASE)
C.A.S.E. offers training, networking, and education resources
to adoptees, education professionals, and parents.
11120 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Springs, MD 20904
301-593-9200
caseadopt@erols.com
Center for the Challenging Child
Tina Feigal can
help you deal with children who have ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attachment
Disorders, high functioning autism, or those intense children whose behavior is
simply not responsive to typical parenting and teaching techniques. Tina teaches
the Nurtured Heart Approach, which has proven to be highly effective in bringing
out the very best in intense children. To find out more about Nurtured Heart coaching
and presentations, or to order the book, video, audio, or CD, Transforming
the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach by Howard Glasser,
call Tina at 651-453-0123.
899 Parkview Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55117
651-453-0123
Center for Early Education and Development
(CEED) - through the University of Minnesota
Provides information regarding children with special needs, birth to 8 years, in
the areas of education, child care and child development. Offers on-line classes.
612-625-2989
Children and Adults
with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, (CHADD)
CHADD is a non-profit support and information organization
working to educate and support families with children who are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
A free email newsletter, national conference, monthly meetings and support are available
to members.
Twin Cities chapter 952-922-5761
Rochester chapter 507-280-6937
www.chadd.org
Children's Academy for Neurodevelopment and
Learning (CANLEARN)
Center for special needs children having developmental or learning problems
and their families utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to reach higher levels
of brain capacity. Works with FASD children in the states of Virginia, Minnesota,
Oregon and Washington.
2013 W 4th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99204
509-624-3109
509-624-2204 Fax
Toni Hager, NDS
Children's Mental Health Collaboratives
Center Children's mental health collaboratives were established by the 1993
Minnesota Legislature in recognition that children with severe emotional
disturbances or who are at risk of such disturbances often require services
from multiple service systems. No single agency can assume the
responsibility for the provision of services and in order for the services
provided to be effective, non-duplicative and non-fragmented, a network of
child-serving agencies in which the family was a full partner was needed.
The latest directory can be found at:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/legacy/DHS-4069-ENG
Children's Therapeutic Services and Support Certified Providers
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/children/documents/pub/DHS_id_028347.pdf
Chrysalis/Thunder
Spirit Services
A resource center that strives to improve the well-being of individuals, families,
and communities affected by alcohol and drug-related birth defects. Provides family
support, research and training, crime prevention, advocacy, education and intervention.
4432 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-870-2410
Coaching for Foster and Adoptive Parents Specializing in Reactive Attachment Disorder
Kim Ahrenholz is a professional Coach who has been
working with Adopted and Foster youth and families in crisis for many years. She
also understands what it is to be the parent of children with RAD or who have been
adopted suffering from trauma and abuse. Coaching is not to be considered in place
of therapy, some people may indeed have both with the agreement of the therapist.
Coaching is about moving forward and a coach can be available by telephone during
critical situations or times of intense stress. This kind of support is essential
in creating a brighter future for your family. Many parents felt hopeless but with
the support from some one who truly understands the challenges of RAD, they learn
everything is possible! You can feel empowered to be the best parent you can be.
Yahoo group at
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RADestParentChat/
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Deaf Adoption News Service
(DANS)
The Deaf Adoption News Service is a special interest group of the World Federation
of the Deaf. It is a text-only, free listing service for waiting foreign and domestic
deaf and severely hearing-impaired children.
DeafBlind Services Minnesota
DeafBlind Services Minnesota (DBSM) is a non-profit corporation
founded in 1986 serving children and adults with a combined hearing and vision
loss. DBSM provides residential and community based services to deaf-blind
individuals and is the only organization in Minnesota that exclusively provides
direct, on-going support and training to this population. Major service
components include Adult Residential Services Program, Adult Community Services,
and Children, Youth and Family Services. DBSM has 10 apartment/training units on
site that provide residential options for deaf-blind persons while they acquire
the skills necessary to live independently. This position will be responsible
for the oversight of the service unit's goals which are to provide deaf-blind
adults with the training, support and planning they need to live in the
community of their choice and to help individuals identify long term community
living options that meet their individual needs for independence.
726 - 2nd Street N.E.
Minneapolis MN 55413
Fax: (612) 362-8437
TTY: (612) 362-8422
Contact: Steve Fischer
Title: Executive Director
Email: fischers@dbsm.org
Phone: (612) 362-8454
Department of Human
Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division
Department of Human Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Division facilitates Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals' access to
Minnesota's human services system and assists Minnesota Deaf, Hard of Hearing,
and DeafBlind citizens to attain the maximum degree of self-sufficiency
possible, consistent with their individual goals and capabilities. Program
Planner also responsible for the development and monitoring of grant contracts
to provide services to adults and children who are DeafBlind and their families,
and oversight of informational website: http://wwwDeafBlindinfo.org
DHHS Metro
130 E. Seventh St.
Downtown St. Paul (site address)
Dept of Human Services (mailing address)
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-3814
651-297-1316 (V)
1-888-206-6513 (TTY)
651-215-6388 (FAX)
Email: dhhs.metro@state.mn.us
Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind Hearing and Vision
Loss Program
Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind, Hearing and Vision Loss Program
assists any age person with hearing and vision loss. Assessment of needs,
referral to other resources, training, and follow-up. Services for professionals
include consultation regarding client's needs, staff training, and coordination
of services. The Lighthouse for the Blind provides Intervenor/SSP services to
deafblind individuals in Northeastern Minnesota. An Intervenor/SSP is a trained
professional fluent in the deafblind persons preferred method of communication
(ASL, tactile sign, print on palm etc...). The Intervenor/SSP provides access to
auditory and visual information, thereby assisting each individual to gain,
regain, and/or maintain independence and enhance learning, personal development,
and social interaction.
Web Address: www.lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org
E-Mail Address: info@lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org
FASD Community Resource Center
Resources include articles of interest to parents (When the Teen with FASD Drinks
and Teaching Kids about FASD) research, fact sheets, web links, products,
camps, lending library and homeschooling help.
Family Achievement
Center
The Family Achievement Center is dedicated to improving
the lives of those who face physical and developmental challenges, providing specialized
therapeutic programs for children with FASD.
8320 City Centre Drive
Suite G
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-738-9888
651-738-9889 Fax
info@familyachievement.com
Family Attachment
and Counseling Center
A private clinic and training institute offering a range of mental health services.
The Center provides specialized services to children with attachment disorder.
18322-C Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391
952-475-2818
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Children Linking Families
A state-wide resource, organized by the MN DeafBlind project, for
family workshops, an annual family weekend, support groups and electronic
networking of families throughout Minnesota.
c/o Minnesota DeafBlind Project
4001 Stinson Blvd NE Suite 210
Minneapolis MN 55421
Fax: (612) 706-0811
TTY: (612) 706-0808
Contact: Sally Prouty
Email: mndb@skypoint.com
Phone: (800) 848-4905
FASD Assessment Clinic Network - State of Minnesota
Diagnostic clinics
for FASD
Fraser
Child and Family Center
Fraser offers complete services for children and families with special
needs to help children maximize their potential. Includes early childhood
(0-3 years); special education school; nursery school; extended care program to
age 6;' and respite care. Fraser works with Autism and Pervasive Developmental
Disorders (PDD); children's mental health; neuropsychology and evaluations; speech-language
therapy and occupational therapy.
3333 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-9413
Federation of Families for
Children's Mental Health
A national parent-run organization focusing on the needs of children and youth diagnosed
with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders.
1101 King Street
Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-684-7710
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Gillette Children's Specialty
Healthcare
Meets the special health needs of people who have physical and functional disabilities,
with a primary focus on children's and adolescents. Our mission is to help those
we serve realize greater well-being, independence and enjoyment in life.
(651) 291-2848
(800) 719-4040 (toll-free)
TDD (651) 229-3928
To make a referral or schedule an appointment: (651) 290-8707
(800) 719-4040 (toll-free)
Growing Home
Treatment and foster care for troubled youth.
450 Syndicate St, Suite 290
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-645-0688
651-645-0891 Fax
Harambee Village
Creating a village of African American children and their adoptive, foster or kinship
family in Swahili, Harambee means "pooling resources to enhance the quality of life
in the village" The Harambee Project strives to connect African American children
and their adoptive, foster and kinship families to each other and the African American
community by providing access to information and resources; developing a safe and
supportive community that reflects the needs and identities of both families and
individuals; and creating opportunities for adults, children and youth to develop
positive identity and self-esteem.
The Harambee Village at NACAC
970 Raymond Ave. Ste. 106
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-917-7462
Harambeevillage@nacac.org
Health Partners Ramsey Clinic - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Neuropsychology/Behavioral Health
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-254-3456
Elizabeth Reeve, MD
Robin L. Brown, Ph.D.
Hennepin County Medical Center - Child Behavior Learning Clinic
Works primarily with infants.
701 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-873-2435
612-904-4277 Fax
Rachel Trockman, MD, Pediatrician, Behavioral Specialist
Hennepin County Medical Center - Department of Pediatrics
Works primarily with infants.
701 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-873-2435
612-904-4277 Fax
Linda Thompson, MD
In Touch Again Network of Therapists
State and regional therapists trained in attachment issues.
For referrals call:
Nancy Hawkins, 952-929-9478
Barbara Weller, 218-525-2059
651-793-3903 (AIFACS)
IEIC Interlink
Evaluations for FASD. School pilot program for affected individuals. Identify
effective coordination, appropriate intervention, and support for young children
and their families using a "wrap around process."
820 N Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-5570
Dawn Magnuson
Indian Health Board
Inner-city clinic serving primarily Native American patients.
1315 E 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612 - 728-3001
612-721-2904 Fax
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Lakewood Health System
Offers diagnosis of FASD.
401 Prairie Avenue E
Staples, MN 56479
218-894-8380
218-894-0338 Fax
Tristen Lee
LDA Learning Center
Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota maximizes
the potential of
children, youth and adults with learning disabilities or related learning
difficulties so that they and their families lead more productive and
fulfilled lives. Services include tutoring, diagnostic assessments,
transition programming, public education, support and training for parents,
teachers and employers.
5345 Parkdale Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-922-8374
www.ldaminnesota.org
Leech Lake Health Division
Does assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
6530 Highway 2 NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Contact Mary May: 218-335-8215
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau strives to provide national leadership and
to work in partnership with States, communities, private agencies, and families
to strengthen the maternal and child health infrastructure; assure the availability
and use of medical homes; and build knowledge and human resources to assure continued
improvement in the health, safety and well-being of the MCH population. The MCH
population includes all America's women, infants, children, adolescents and their
families, fathers, and children with special health care needs.
Mayo
Clinic
Diagnostic clinics focus on providing diagnostic evaluation
for children with significant physical and behavioral difficulties which may be
related to FASD.
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
507-284-8208
507-284-1067 Fax
Mental Health
Association of Minnesota
With a mission of improving the quality of life of people with mental illness and
promoting mental health, the MHAM educates, advocates and supports through a newspaper,
web site, legislative town hall meetings and support groups. For a list of statewide
support groups including Latino groups, depression and bipolar support groups, schizophrenia
support and much more.
2021 East Hennepin Avenue, Suite 412
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-331-6840 or 800-862-1799
Email: info@mentalhealthmn.org
Minnesota Association
for Children's Mental Health
MACMH serves children who have emotional/behavioral disorders and their families
across the state. MACMH seeks funding to ensure that their developed programs and
activities continue to serve families who have children with emotional/behavioral
disorders. MACMH can connect you with over 50 parent-support groups, Community
Resource Persons and Parent Liaisons across the state.
165 Western Avenue, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-644-7333
800-528-4511
dsaxhaug@macmh.org
Minnesota
Deaf-Blind Association
As the only organization serving DeafBlind adults in Minnesota that is governed
by DeafBlind consumers, MDBA is a focal point of the Minnesota DeafBlind community.
MDBA’s DeafBlind leadership meetings, community workshops and special events allow
DeafBlind people to thrive and flourish in a kinship of support and solidarity.
Active since 1979, MDBA is committed to providing information, education, advocacy,
and other services to persons who are DeafBlind, family members, and professionals.
1821 University Avenue West
Suite S-117
St. Paul MN 55104
TTY: (651) 647-6564
Contact: Steve Oglesbee
Title: President
Email: mdba1979@netzero.net
Phone: (651) 647-6564
Minnesota Deafblind
Technical Assistance Project
The Minnesota Deafblind Project, in collaboration with other state and non-profit
agencies, will provide support, training and technical assistance to families and
teams who work with infants, toddlers, and youth with deafblindness throughout the
state. This will result in improved outcomes for children and youth with deafblindness
and their families to live fulfilling lives. Major Activities: 1. Provide technical
assistance to school teams, including parents and administrators. 2. Support families
by providing training and information that enhance the role of parents as informed
partners and active participants in the education of their children. 3. Enhance
state and local capacity and facilitate the achievement of systemic change to improve
services and results for children who are Deafblind. 4. Coordinate and collaborate
with federal, state and local partners. 5. Maintain needs assessment, dissemination,
child change and evaluation data.
4001 Stinson Blvd NE Suite 210
Minneapolis MN 55421
Fax: (612) 706-0811
TTY: (612) 706-0808
http://WWW.DBPROJECT.MN.ORG
Contact: Sally Prouty
Title: Project Coordinator
Email: MNDB@skypoint.com
Phone: (800) 848-4905
Contact: Eric Kloos
Title: Project Director
Email: Eric.Kloos@state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 582-8268
Contact: Dr. Sandra Davenport
Title: Pediatric Geneticist
Email: slhdaven@tc.umn.edu
Contact: Cathy Lyle
Title: Educational Consultant
Phone: (612) 638-1526
Email: Cathy.Lyle@dbproject.mn.org
Minnesota
Department of Health Special Health Needs Early child Information
Regional Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) clinics offer team evaluations for children
with significant behavior or physical problems, which may be related to FASD or
FASD. A treatment plan will be developed based upon the recommendations of the team.
Supports five diagnostic clinics, and funds public awareness and
epidemiology regarding FASD.
For a FASD Diagnosis of Children and Youth
0-21 years:
Toll free: 1-800-728-5420
Local phone: 651-201-3650
Call weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
mcshnweb@health.state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Regional Fetal Alcohol Syndrome clinics offer team evaluations for children with
significant behavior or physical problems, which may be related to FASD. A treatment
plan will be developed based on the recommendations of the team.
MDH-MCSHN does assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
in Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Marshall, New Ulm, Eveleth, Willmar and Virginia. For
details call 1-800-728-5420
Minnesota Department
of Human Services
The Minnesota Department of Human Services statewide Deaf and Hard of Hearing regional
offices provide information and referral, direct client assistance, and consultation
and training to service providers. Each office has demonstration kits of adaptive
equipment such as TTY's with large visual displays, assistive listening devices
and vibrating wake-up alarms. The Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program,
housed in each regional office, offers long-term loans of assistive telephone equipment
including TTY's with large visual display, amplified phones with large number pads,
and brailling TTY's to those that qualify. Regional offices are located in St. Paul,
Bemidji, Virginia, St. Peter, St. Cloud, Fergus Falls, Rochester, and Duluth.
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul MN 55155-3814
Fax: (651) 297-1316
TTY: (651) 297-1313
Contact: Marie Koehler
Email: dhhs.metro@state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 297-3640
Minnesota Disability
Law Center
Protection and advocacy agency for persons with developmental disabilities.
Minnesota Legal Services Coalition
Midtown Commons - Suite #101B
2324 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-228-9105
statesuppport@mnlegalservices.org
Minnesota Governor's Council on
Developmental Disabilities
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities offers FREE e-education
to help increase independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and
inclusion for children with developmental disabilities and their families.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
Provides information and support for Native American women, including chemical dependency
programs, library, training, and employment opportunities.
2300 15th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-728-2000
Minnesota Life College
Located in Richfield, offering a 2-4 year post-secondary, life skills training program
for young adults with learning disabilities.
7501 Logan Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
612-869-4008
Minnesota March of Dimes
Has information on family support groups as well as material on FASD.
5233 Edina Industrial Boulevard
Edina, MN 55439
612-835-3033
resourcecenter@modimes.org
Minnesota Organization on
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS)
Statewide collaborative organization whose mission is to foster problem solving
with state and community agencies working on issues related to FASD. MOFAS develops
a coordinated approach to prevention and intervention activities with FASD and associated
secondary disabilities. Website features: Minnesota organization information, events,
opportunities; directory of regional service providers; national USA directory of
FASD support groups, treatment and diagnosis. Guidelines of care for persons with
FASD.
Iris Park Place
1885 University Avenue West
Suite 395 St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-2370
651-917-2405 Fax
Joyce Hall, Executive Director
Minnesota State-Wide FASD Assessment Clinic Network Pediatric
Psychology
Pi-Nian Chang, Ph.D.
University Gateway Center
University Gateway
200 Oak Street SE, Suite 160
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-3087
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National Child Welfare Resource Center for Adoption
The National Child Welfare Resource Center for Adoption assists States, Tribes
and other Federally-funded child welfare agencies improve their ability to ensure
the safety, well-being and permanency of abused and neglected children through adoption
and post-legal adoption services, program planning and policy development. The Center,
which believes every child is adoptable and every child deserves a permanent family,
provides training, consultation and informational materials for professionals, organizations
and parents. The Center is a service of the Children's Bureau, US Department of
Health and Human Services.
National Family Association
for Deaf-Blind
The National Family Association for Deaf-blind (NFADB) is a national
organization that advocates for all persons who are deaf-blind, supports
national policy to benefit people who are deaf-blind, encourages the founding
and strengthening of family organizations in each state and collaborates with
professionals who work with persons who are deaf-blind. NFADB Regional
Representatives can be contacted to share information and provide resources and
referrals. The states in NFADB Region 5 include: IL IN MI MN OH WI.
800.255.0411 | Fax 516.883.9060
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities is
a national information and referral center providing information on disabilities
and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals. The
Center's special focus is children and youth (birth - 22). Services include personal
responses to questions, publications, referrals, database and library searches and
materials in Spanish.
National Organization on
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is dedicated to eliminating
birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improving the
quality of life for those affected by fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effect.
NOFAS is committed to raising public awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome and to
developing and implementing innovative ideas in prevention, intervention, education
and advocacy in communities nationwide. NOFAS also operates a national clearinghouse
for regional, State and local fetal alcohol syndrome organizations.
National Respite
Coalition (NRC)
The mission of the National Respite Coalition, an initiative of all the ARCH National
Respite Network, is to secure quality, accessible, planned and crisis respite services
for all families and caregivers who need them to strengthen and stabilize families
and enhance child and adult safety. The Coalition works to achieve these goals by
preserving and promoting respite in policy and programs at the national, State and
local levels.
National Technical
Assistance Consortium for Children and Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind - Area 2
NTAC is a consortium for the provision of technical assistance to
families and agencies serving children and young adults who are deaf-blind. The
primary mission of NTAC is a) to assist states in improving the quality of
services for individuals (birth to age 22) who are deaf-blind; and b) to
increase the numbers of children, young adults, their families, and their
service providers who will benefit from these services. NTAC combines the
resources, expertise and experience of two major organizations: Teaching
Research and Helen Keller National Center. NTAC will work with agencies and
families within the states through the provision of technical assistance. States
served by this region are: IA, OH, WI, KS, NE, IL, ND, IN, SD, MI, MN, MO
4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 108
Shawnee Mission KS 66205
Fax: (913) 677-1544
TTY: (913) 677-4562
Contact: Jon Harding
Title: TA Specialist Children/Education
Email: NTAC2A@attglobal.net
Phone: (913) 677-4562 (voice mail # 13)
Contact: Barbara Purvis
Title: TA Specialist (OH, WI, IL, IN, MO, MI)
Email: NTAC2B@attglobal.net
Phone: (913) 677-4562 (voice mail # 12)
Contact: Mary McInerney
Title: Office Assistant
Email: NTAC2C@attglobal.net
Native American Community Clinic
The Native American Community Clinic focuses on serving
the primary care health needs of people in the metro area Native American community.
Located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, this MHP network clinic offers
a full range of family practice and pediatric services. It also provides education
and wellness services. The clinic is staffed by four highly regarded medical professionals
who have more than 65 years of experience providing health care to Native Americans.
Services include: General Health Care, Women’s Health Care, Pediatric Care Services,
Teen Care Services, Adult Care Services, Elder Care Services
1213 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-8086
New Visions School
New Visions School (Pre-school and K-8) uses EEG neurofeedback and hemisphere
specific auditory stimulation to serve children with ADD/HD, ADD, dyslexia, learning
disabilities, childhood depression, childhood sleep disorder, conduct disorder,
emotional disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, anxiety
disorders and panic attacks. Their "A Chance to Grow Community Learning Center"
serves families and children who do not attend the school.
1800 Second Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-706-5566 Phone
612-706-5599 Fax
PACER Center
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of
life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on
the concept of parents helping parents.
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000
pacer@pacer.org
PACER
Bullying Prevention Web Site
Children in second through sixth grades now have an entertaining, safe way to learn
how to respond to bullying. PACER's new Kids Against Bullying Web site includes
a cast of 12 animated characters, celebrity videos, kid videos, Includes Webisodes,
games, contests, stories, artwork, poems, information and much more.
PACER
Center Parent Liaison
Parent Liaisons are educated and trained to provide parents of children with emotional
and behavioral disorders with support and guidance to navigate the various systems
the families encounter.
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
800-537-2237
PACER's Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
(EBD)
Project provides information and assistance to parents need to access services for
a child with EBD.
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000
PACER's Parent Partnership
Project for Children's Mental Health
Helps families of children, birth to 21 years, who have been diagnosed with emotional
and behavioral disorders. Teaches advocacy and how to access services and
resources.
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-838-9000
Pact 4
A children's mental health collaborative that serves families
in Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville & Yellow Medicine Counties and the Upper Sioux
Community. The collaborative fills gaps in services, connecting families with county
social services, public health, corrections agencies, school districts, mental health
providers and other child serving agencies.
2200 23rd Street NE
Suite 2030
Willmar, MN 56201
320-231-7030
800-960-PACT
FAX: 320-231-7033
Parent Support Group for families receiving services under the Mental Retardation
and Related Conditions (MR/RC) Medicaid Waiver
by way of the Consumer-Directed Community Support (CDCS) service option.
Join the list-serve for parents, caretakers, advocates and self-advocates at
mnwaivergroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
This list provides members with information about the waiver and its various support
options, support, and opportunities to organize for change.
Partners for a Chemical Free Pregnancy
Clay County Social Services
This project is a family center, culturally sensitive program which will provide
support throughout pregnancy.
715 N 11th Street, Suite 303
Moorhead, MN 56560
218-299-5220
Pediatric Clinics Offering Sensory Integration Services
Click here
for the listing.
Polk County
FASD Outreach and resource development that involves community-based public awareness
activities, training and system linkages among providers to screen and identify
for FASD, and coordination of services among providers.
612 North Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
Brenda Menier, 218-281-5408
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REACH
REACH, A Center for Recreation Education Advocacy Counseling Health, specializes
in helping those with developmental disabilities and their families. Provides
programs for children/youth, transition services for young adults and a newsletter.
Formerly West Hennepin Community Services, Inc.
1001 Hwy 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
952-988-4177
Respite Care
See our Respite Resources.
RS Eden House
Treatment program designed specifically for FASD population of women.
1931 West Broadway
Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Telephone: 612-287-1600
Fax: 612-287-1616
School Pilot Programs for FASD
Click here for the
listing.
Sensory Integration Services
Click here
for the listing.
Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents (SNAP)
Offers services to adoptive families, families going through adoption disruption
and to professionals and others who are interested in adoption and/or special needs
issues. Website offers interactive books available for sale.
101-2780 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5M 1Y8
Special Children's Center
Special Children Center is nationally known for its expertise in working
with children with a wide range of challenges, including those with attention deficit
disorder, dyslexia, autism, sensory processing and sensory defensive disorders,
oppositional and defiant disorders, head trauma, fetal alcohol syndrome, and cerebral
palsy. We offer both traditional and nontraditional, alternative program approaches
to help facilitate a child's development. We also provide education for parents
and caregivers - helping them understand why the child’s development isn’t going
as planned and giving them tools to help the child progress.
Special Needs: Family
- Friendly - Fun
Enhancing the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs.
St. David's Child Development & Family
Services
Provides special services, rehabilitative therapy and services for children
diagnosed with special needs. In two locations:
Minnetonka location:
3395 Plymouth Rd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 939-0396
(952) 939-9266 (fax)
Crystal location:
3415 Louisiana Ave. N.
Crystal, MN 55427
(763) 533-2927
St. Joseph's Home for Children Community Clinic
Neuro Testing.
1121 E 46th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-827-9360
612-827-7954 Fax
Amy McNeil
State Services for the Blind
State Services for the Blind provides vocational counseling services, including
adjustment to blindness, employment, and independent living skills for deaf-blind
consumers of all ages. In addition, the Communication Center provides print in alternative
format: tape, braille, Radio Talking Book, Dial-In News, and NFB-Newsline.
To find nearest location for State Services for the Blind:
www.mnssb.org/about/offices.html
2200 University Ave. West, Suite 240
St. Paul MN 55114-1840
Fax: (651) 649-5927
TTY: (651) 642-0506
Contact: Chuk Hamilton
Title: Director
Email: chuk.hamilton@state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 642-0512
Success in Motion
Services include: occupational therapy with sensory integration/sensory processing
perspective. Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) certified through USC/WPS.
Experience with craniosacral therapy, therapeutic massage, interactive metonome,
sensory diets including therapeutic listening and other treatment modalities.
2100 1st Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-250-5097
612-823-0208 Fax
successinmot@aol.com
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University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics
and Neonatalogy
Counsels international adopters (after viewing videos of children being considered),
screens adopted children after arrival, provides follow-up and referral to specialists.
Dr. Dana Johnson
MMC 211, 420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-1164
612-624-8176 Fax
University of Minnesota - School of Nursing
Doing interdisciplinary trainings for health professionals on FASD.
6-101 Weaver Densford Hall
308 Harvard
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-2147
612-626-2359
Barb Leonard, RN, Ph.D.
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White Earth Reservation
Tribal
Public education through peers, elders and community events.
Education to health, education, and corrections professionals, and development of
teacher FASD training courses.
PO Box 435
White Earth, MN 56591
Ken Litzau, 218-983-3285
www.kstrom.net/isk/maps/mn/whitearth.htm
Wilder Foundation
Wilder Foundation operates more than 100 programs that serve more than 50,000 people
and more than 500 organizations each year. Services include residential treatment
for children with severe mental health, emotional and/or behavioral issues; group
therapy programs for youth exhibiting violent behaviors and a juvenile day reporting
program to help youth involved with the juvenile court system develop success-oriented
behaviors.
919 Lafond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-642-4000
Wilder Foundation operates residential treatment centers that include:
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