Reducing prenatal alcohol exposure and supporting affected families in the South Baltic area by enhancing awareness, education, and cross-border collaboration.
Overview: The FASD-Bridge project addresses the critical issue of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, focusing on its harmful effects on unborn children and the support needed for families affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the South Baltic area.
Key Objectives: The project aims to promote regional cooperation by strengthening connections between research institutions and public entities. It seeks to enhance awareness, professional education, and support networks for families affected by FAS and FASD.
Main Activities: The project builds an international network of interdisciplinary experts to share solutions with family care institutions. Key activities include information campaigns targeting medical and social care professionals, development and dissemination of guidelines for FAS/FASD, raising social awareness through educational materials, and creating training programs for healthcare professionals. It also focuses on assessing family needs to develop a supportive model, employing surveys and focus groups to better serve various family structures, like adoptive and foster families.
Impact: FASD-Bridge increases social awareness and professional capacity to identify and support individuals with FAS and FASD. By creating durable tools, methodologies, and support systems, the project ensures long-term integration into healthcare, social care, and educational systems. It enhances collaboration and knowledge exchange, scaling up solutions for other regions while embedding these resources into societal infrastructures for lasting impact.
