Perinatal Addictions Prevention Project

The Perinatal Addictions Prevention Project focuses on improving birth outcomes by reducing the number of infants exposed to substances in utero. The project has three main components, the first is the use of a statewide screening tool, the 4 P's Plus, to assist in identifying pregnant women who might be at risk for using drugs, alcohol or tobacco. The second component is professional and community education about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and the effects of drugs and tobacco on the fetus as well as substance abuse prevention. The third component is networking and being a resource for the community. Women identified with a substance abuse problem who are in need of a referral to a treatment program that will be at the appropriate level of care can contact the Risk Reduction Coordinator. A Directory of Services is provided to all healthcare providers in Hudson County.
The Perinatal Addictions Advisory Committee, with members from healthcare providers and treatment programs, meets quarterly to identify community needs, barriers to treatment, available treatment programs for women and networking between agencies.

 

Contact:
Judith King, LCSW, LCADC, CPAS
Coordinator, Perinatal Addictions Prevention Project / PPD
201-876-8900 Ext 232
jking@hudsonperinatal.org

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www.NOFAS.org

 

Pregnant Pause

Pregnant Pause is a yearly community event aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies to women of child-bearing age. Pregnant Pause is sponsored in part by the ARC of New Jersey, Coalition for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities The event provides education about the negative effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs have on the developing fetus. This education is important in order to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and improve birth outcomes.

Contact:
Judith King, LCSW, LCADC, CPAS
Coordinator, Perinatal Addictions Prevention Project / PPD
201-876-8900 Ext 232
jking@hudsonperinatal.org