Michigan Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project
(FASPP) is designed to reduce the incidence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders in Detroit and Wayne County. FASPP is a multi-state,
CDC-funded project through the Michigan Department of Community Health.
There are three major components:
- Surveillance
- Diagnostics/Linking to Services
- Intervention
What You Should Know
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are the leading cause of mental retardation and it is 100% preventable.
Who is eligible:
Non-pregnant women who are sexually active, childbearing age, (between 18-44 years old, ) who drink alcoholic beverages at risky levels*, and
who do not use an effective contraceptive method. Women who have these
symptoms can receive assistance to prevent an alcohol exposed pregnancy
(AEP), and possibly giving birth to child born with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder.
Location:
DHWP Herman Keifer Complex
1151 Taylor
Det, MI 48202
Telephone:
(313)-876-4733
*Risky level drinking is considered to be consuming 7 or more drinks per week or 4 or more drinks on one occasion.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project (FASPP): Services
At DHWP the Intervention
component is conducted by a Project Coordinator, Motivational
Interviewer and FAS Prevention Specialists. By participating in the
FASPP intervention, eligible women learn about healthy lifestyle
choices, how to reduce their risk of having an AEP, and about the
causes and characteristics of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders.
Services/Interventions are
offered at the Individual Level—including face-to-face and telephone
calls. And
a Community Level— including working on opportunities for
Self-Guided Change with a Specialist. Women also receive valuable
incentives for their continued participation and completion of the
program.
The FAS Prevention Specialists offers interactive and multi-media education activities.
Presentations are tailored to the type and
needs of the group from medical professionals, to students, and
faith-based organizations.