. Resource information in some instances has been updated since the original publication of the directory. MINNESOTA

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1 Used with permission and taken from: Charting the Future: Resource Directory for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (2000). Barbara A Morse and Corinne Barnwell, editors. Developed by the: Fetal Alcohol Education Program, Boston University School of Medicine and supported by: Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services Grant #MCJ Resource information in some instances has been updated since the original publication of the directory. MINNESOTA DIAGNOSIS OF FAS, FAE AND ARND Mayo Clinic - Department of Medical Genetics Pamela Carnes, M.D. Rochester, Minnesota Fax: Indian Health Board Lydia Caros, M.D., Pediatrician 1315 E 24th Street Fax: Inner-city clinic serving primarily Native American patients. University of Minnesota - Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology Dana Johnson, M.D., Ph.D. Box 211 Mayo Building 420 Delaware Street SE Minneapolis, Minnesota Fax: Dr. Johnson helps direct the International Adoption Clinic at the University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota - FAS/FAE Diagnostic Clinic Pi-nian Chang, Ph.D. Box 721 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County Medical Center - Child Behavior Learning Clinic Rachel Trockman, M.D., Pediatric Neurologist Linda Lee Soderstrom, M.S.W. 701 Park Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Fax:

2 Cass Lake Indian Hospital Diane Pittman, M.D., Pediatrician R R 3, Box 211 Cass Lake, Minnesota Fax: FADP - Fetal Alcohol Diagnostic Program 400 Ordean Building 424 West Superior Street Duluth, MN Phone: (218) Fax: (218) fadp@charterinternet.com Abbot Northwestern Hospital - Perinatal Center Shari Baldinger, M.S., Geneticist 800 E 28 th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota Fax: COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS March of Dimes 5233 Edina Industrial Boulevard Edina, Minnesota Has information on family support groups as well as material on FAS/FAE. Linda Lee Soderstrom, M.A., Parent and professional Box 89 Altura, Minnesota Available as speaker in Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin. Family Support Group - Clay County Foster Parent Association Carolyn Strnad, Coordinator 1409 N 10th Street Moorehead, Minnesota Serves Clay County families and also families who live in Fargo, North Dakota. Melissa and Frank Benjamin 918 E 22 nd Street #801 Melissa_Olson@mailcity.com

3 Guardian Support Group for FAS/FAE Families Roswitha Anderson 6009 Alborn Junction Road Alborn, Minnesota TREATMENT SERVICES FOR AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS The ARC of Minnesota - FAS/FAE Support Group Addie Jesswein, Coordinator 201 Ordean Building Duluth, Minnesota Fax: Prevention training and intervention services referral for children and adults. Thunder Spirit Lodge - FAS/FAE Support Group Ms. Angelia Cruz 565 Kent Street St. Paul, Minnesota Fax: Coordinates a group of Native American parents of children with FAS/FAE. Provides case management, along with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other supports. Minnesota Human Service Associates Jean Cornish, Vice-President 570 Asbury Street, Suite 105 St. Paul, Minnesota Fax: Treatment and foster care for troubled youth. Caring for children with FAS: A handbook for caregivers, by Jean Cornish, was written for this non-profit agency (updated yearly). To obtain a copy call or write HSA, 336 N. Robert Street, Suite 1520, St. Paul, Minnesota Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center th Avenue South Rum River Recovery Alliance P O Box 225 Princeton, Minnesota Toll free: Outpatient recovery services for pregnant or parenting women with substance abuse problems.

4 PREVENTION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TREATMENT FOR WOMEN Minnesota Department of Health Mark Toogood, M.S.W. P O Box St. Paul, Minnesota Fax: Web site: FAS Unit Candy Kragthorpe, Supervisor 85 E Seventh Place, Suite 300 St. Paul, Minnesota Fax: Supports 5 diagnostic clinics, and funds public awareness and epidemiology regarding FAS/FAE. University of Minnesota - School of Nursing Barb Leonard, R.N., Ph.D Weaver Densford Hall 308 Harvard Street S E Minneapolis, Minnesota Fax: Doing interdisciplinary trainings for health professionals on FAS/FAE. Pathfinder Minnesota - Healthy Roots Program 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 105 St. Paul, Minnesota Fax: FAS primary prevention. Pathfinder does legislative advocacy and coordination of prevention efforts. Minnesota Department of Human Services - Healthy Birth Outcomes Sue Peterson P O Box 225 Princeton, Minnesota Fax: Teaches about FAS/FAE in high schools. Steele County Public Health Clinic Child and Teen Checkup Program Deb Knutson, R.N. 635 Florence Avenue P O Box 890 Owatonna, Minnesota Fax:

5 OTHER Minnesota Disability Law Center 430 First Avenue N, Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota Toll-free: Fax: Protection and advocacy agency for persons with developmental disabilities.