Strategies and Interventions for Working with Children with FASD

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the prevalence of FASD among children in Indiana and the varying effects alcohol can have on a developing brain​
• Learn evidence-based interventions for working with children with prenatal alcohol exposure​
• Practice making accommodations using a strengths-based approach

About the speaker:

Jackie Franks, MPH, CHES, CPS:

Jackie Franks is the Executive Director of Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure. Jackie is an Illinois native and received her bachelor’s degree in health science and master’s degree in Public Health from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Jackie has worked extensively in health education, promotion, and primary disease prevention for over a decade. Jackie is a Certified Prevention Specialist and a Certified Health Education Specialist. IAPSE is a recognized leader in Indiana for education and prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

CEU Information:

This course provides 1 CEU. CEU’s are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86). MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute provides CEU's for the following:

• Addiction Counselors
• Social Workers
• Marriage & Family Therapist
• Mental Health Counselors
• Certified Peer Recovery Professionals (CAPRC, CARC, CHW/CRS, CHW, CCHW)

Please allow five business days to receive your CEU certificate. You will receive an email inviting you to download your certificate from Accredible, our new certificate management platform.

Additional information:

• This training will be provided via Zoom (www.zoom.us)
• Scholarships are available to individuals with financial hardship or parents and caregivers of children with FASD. Please contact us for more information.
• Please visit https://inalliancepse.org/ for more information on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
• You will be required to be on camera, participate, and be available during training hours to receive an attendance certificate. This includes not driving, shopping, or other atmospheres that would not be considered like a classroom environment.

Registration information provided as part of this course may be used by MHAI for various purposes, including reporting to state agencies and other accreditation and/or funding sources.