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Family Empowerment Network (FEN)

Serving families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Key DFM Personnel

Georgiana Wilton, PhD - Project Director
Patricia Cameron, MS - Project Coordinator

Funding

Currently, FEN is not a funded stand-alone project. Dr. Wilton incorporates family support and advocacy into each of the proposals she develops around fetal alcohol spectrum disorders research, outreach, and education.

Abstract

The Family Empowerment Network is a support, training, referral, and advocacy program serving families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and the providers who work with them. FEN's mission reads TO EMPOWER FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.

Three main goals outline our work activities:

  • To increase awareness of the effects of alcohol use on pregnancy, and provide education to families, service providers, and the general public on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
  • To offer support and advocacy to families
  • To facilitate opportunities for screening and diagnosis of FASD

FEN Activities include:

  • Toll-free "800" information line
  • Educational opportunities for Families and Professionals
  • Parent Support
  • Resource Materials
  • The FEN Pen newsletter

For more information visit FEN's Web site.