Emerging Practice

Tribal Court Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Program

State/Jurisdiction: Minnesota
Setting: Community
Population: Families & Caregivers Women & Maternal
Topic Area: Access to Quality Healthcare Safe and Connected Communities Family & Youth Engagement Mental Health & Substance Use Birth Outcomes
NPMs: NPM 6: Developmental Screening

The Tribal Court Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program focuses on children ages 0-7 who are under the protection of the tribal court. If FASD is suspected, the birth mother is interviewed. Children who receive an FASD diagnosis are followed closely by a case manager, allowing for close developmental monitoring and overall guidance for the child’s well-being.


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CONTACT INFORMATION
White Earth Nation
Kandi Burr-Fisher
Kandi.Burr-Fisher@whiteearth-nsn.gov

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