The Source

In Colorado, many individuals and agencies are concerned with maternal substance abuse and prenatal substance exposed children. Few of us know of all the possible resources such as experienced parents willing to share their knowledge or health care or service providers who are skilled at evaluating or working with affected women, children, and their families. This directory is a resource for us all. It is broad based so that you can find resources and services for most issues that surround maternal substance abuse and affected children.

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Download The Source 2007 (complete document)

or the individual resource sections:

Cover pages
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Surgeon General Advisory
Background
Table of Contents
Index

Child Health and Developmental Services
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.

Developmental, Psychological & Diagnostic Evaluations

Mental Health

Community and Family Resources
Community agencies and organizations and information resources (internet sites, other resource guides) that may be helpful to families in accessing and paying for services, advocating for individuals with FASD and learning more about FASD.

Community Organizations

Parent and Family Support Programs

Child Care Resources

Prevention Resources For Child Abuse and Neglect

Domestic Violence

Health Services
Information about 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 that focus 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 as well as state and national programs that advocate for the prevention of FASD and for families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. These programs work to increase and improve resources and to support families and individuals with FASD.

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