About Us

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) cause a range of physical, behavioral, mental, and learning disabilities.  American Indians have some of the highest rates of fetal alcohol syndrome in the nation.  Among some tribes, the rates are as high as 1.5-2.5 per 1,000 live births (U.S. DPHHS, 2007). 
These disorders may range anywhere from mild to very severe. FASD is a serious public health problem that can be emotionally and financially devastating to individuals and families over the course of a lifetime. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are completely preventable.

As public health planners, we have designed a culturally sensitive intervention program to address the need for prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders within the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.  

Please Note: This intervention program was developed as a project for a University of Montana MPH course - Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health.  It has been developed for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used for any other purpose.  The program described has not been used in practice.  Project Participants: Anna Iverson, Kate Marone, Darcy Merchant and Elizabeth Reinhardt.