Aboriginal Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Child Nutrition Program

The Aboriginal Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Child Nutrition Program is a program offered by Aboriginal organizations across the province for families with children and youth who may have been affected by alcohol before birth.

The program:

• provides information, family support and activities related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• offers educational opportunities to the broader community about the dangers of alcohol use during pregnancy, and
• organizes activities that focus on healthy nutrition.

What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder?

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder refers to the permanent disabilities affecting the nervous system, physical health and brain development caused by any amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.

There are a variety of things that can be done to make life easier and more satisfying for children and youth affected by this disorder, as well as for their parents and caregivers.

The Aboriginal Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Child Nutrition Program is offered by these organizations:

• Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
• Anishnawbe Health Toronto - Niijaan'sag Mnoomodsiwin Program
• Anishnawbe Mushkiki Aboriginal Community Health Centre
• De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Access Centre - Mino Bnoojiinh, Sacred Child Project
• Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
• Independent First Nations
• • Temagami First Nation
  • Shawanaga First Nation
  • Bkejwanong Territory
  • Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek
• Mohawk Council of Akwesasne - Kanonhwa'tsheri:io Health and Social Facility
• Nishnawbe Aski Nation
• Mamaweswen - North Shore Tribal Council
• Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
• Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
• Shkagamik-Kwe Health Access Centre
• Six Nations Maternal and Child Centre - Degowadihsyne Program
• Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre - Ganaan De We O Dis ^Yethi Yenahwahse Program
• Union of Ontario Indians - Bewiidookaagejig Program
• Waasay-Gezhig Na-Nahn-Dah-We-Igamig - Kenora Health Access Centre
• Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health - Awashishak Project

Learn more

You can find more helpful resources on these websites:

• Motherisk - The Hospital for Sick Children: Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Pregnancy Helpline - Motherisk, The Hospital for Sick Children
• Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse - FAS/FAE Information Service
• Public Health Agency of Canada