State Resources for Illinois

Barbara and Robert Ferguson
2121 Oakton Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Contact: Barbara and Robert Ferguson
healthhorizons@juno.com

Bill and Barbara McArthur
Phone: 815-337-3318
wkbjmc@sbcglobal.net
Adoptive parents of four children with FAE.

Colleen Matarelli, R.N., Retired FAS Consultant & Parent
3824 N Bigelow
Peoria, IL 61604
Phone: 309-682-2024
Contact: Colleen Matarelli
cmat46@insightbb.com

DuPage County FASD Parent Support Group
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60450
Contact: Ajeet Charate, FASD Program Director and Educator
acharate@trinity-services.org
The Parent Support Group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 6-730 in Room 305 of Edwards Hospital. To register, please contact Ajeet Charate.

ICFASD: Illinois Center for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
1240 Iroquois, Suite 104
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: 630-369-4152 Fax: 630-369-4629
Contact: Ajeet Charate, FASD Program Director and Educator
acharate@trinity-services.org
www.nofasillinois.com
ICFASD offers screening, assessment and diagnostic services, consultation, individual, family, group and couples therapy, training and workshops on FASD related topics, parent educational and advocacy groups, social skill groups for children, adolescents, and adults with FASD.

Kay Ratliff, Parent
1 S 180 Theisen Trail
Batavia, IL 60510
Phone: 630- 879-6035
Contact: Kay Ratliff
www.oursolutions.org

Lifeline Family Services
4806 North Sheridan Road
Peoria , IL 61604
Phone: (309) 685-6375 Fax: (309) 685-6375
Contact: Vanessa Ward , Intake Worker
lifelinefamilyservices@yahoo.com
These are the services that they provide: Family Advocacy, Mentoring, Counseling, Parenting Skills, Recovery Coaching, Support Groups, Parent Cafes, Focus on Fathers

New Lenox FASD Parent Support Group
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: 815-462-4273
Contact: Nancy
www.nofasillinois.com
This support group meets the first Wednesday of every month. The group is intended for parents, grandparents, and families of children/adolescents/adults with an FASD. Guest speakers will present on topics relevant to FASD issues identified by the parents for 30 to 45 minutes. For more information on the speakers and topics, please visit the NOFAS Illinois website. Parents should inform ahead of time if they are bringing children with them. There is a play area available on-site.

NOFAS Illinois
1260 Iroquois Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-369- 4152 Fax: 630-369-4629
Contact: Ajeet Charate
www.nofasillinois.com
acharate@trinity-services.org

Northern Suburbs FASD Parent Education and Advocacy Group
431 S. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL
Phone: 847-715-4678
Contact: Janet McDonald
The FASD Parent Education and Advocacy Group meets the third Wednesday of every month from 915-noon. Please contact Janet McDonald to register.

Paula Kramer, Parent
624 Caren Drive
Buggalo Grove, IL 60089
Contact: Paula Kramer
tkramer1@mediaone.net

Sherry Blass, Parent
40 Francis Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 814-459-8548
Contact: Sherry Blass
Foster mother of several alcohol-affected children.

Toni Kramer, Parent
46 White Oak Circle
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-443-5616
Contact: Toni Kramer
Grandparent of an alcohol-affected child.

Vivian Botka
Tiskilwa, IL
Phone: 815-993-1774
vivianbotka@gmail.com

Diagnosis of FASD

Center for Personal Development
405 North Wabash Avenure
Suite 208 & 1114
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-755-7000
Contact: Dr. Mia Gregor, Clinical
www.chicagotherapist.com/
Neuropsychological evaluations (child through adulthood)

Childrens Research Triangle
180 N Michigan Avenue
Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-726-4011 Fax: 312-726-4021
Contact: Ruth Bartman
info@cr-triangle.org
www.childstudy.org
Research and education regarding perinatal addictions; professional training, training products and seminars on FAS/FAE.

Children’s Research Triangle
180 N. Michigan Ave
Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-726-4011
Contact: Ira Chasnoff, MD, Director
www.childstudy.org/fas/crtservices/
CRT is located in Chicago, IL and provides diagnostic and therapeutic services related to FASD and other developmental disabilities.

FASD Diagnostic Clinic
SIU School of Medicine
301 N. 8th Street, 4th Floor
Springfield, IL 62795-9658
Phone: (217) 545-0702
Contact: Dr. Michael Schneider

Institute for Family Development
15010 South Ravinia Avenue
Suite 19
Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: 708-403-3200
www.institutefordevelopment.com
The Institute for Family Development has been providing Special Programs for Special People for over 10 years and is recognized for its innovative and results-oriented treatments and friendly, caring staff.

Rockford Memorial Hospital – Department of Medical Genetics
24 00 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: 815-971-5069 Fax: 815-968-7830
Contact: George Hoganson, M.D., Christi Munn, Genetic Counselor
Department has information on parent support groups.

University of Illinois – College of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics
530 N E Glen Oak Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: 309-624-9584 Fax: 309-655-2565

University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School – Department of Pediatrics
840 S Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-355-0732 Fax: 312-355-0739
Contact: George Hoganson
geh@uic.edu

Other

Barbara Ferguson, R.N. – Fetal Alcohol Specialist
SHORE Louis Lloyd Center
2525 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Barbara Ferguson
fase_thefacts@yahoo.com
Presentations and consultation on Fetal Alcohol related issue.

Prevention Programs, including Treatment for Women

Illinois Department of Human Services Family Case Management
1112 S. Wabash, 3rd floor
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-793-4605 Fax: 312-793-4666
Contact: Mary Castle-Enyard
Coordinates efforts to promote healthier pregnancies.

Illinois Teratogen Information Services
680 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Suite 1230
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 981-4354 Toll Free: (800) 252-4847
Contact: Kelly Ormond
www.fetal-exposure.org/
Illinois Teratogen Information Service; Provides information on teratogens for patients and health professionals.

Family Options IV
www.familiesandchildrensnetwork.org
180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 855-9000
Project Director: Linda S. Coon lcoon@familiesandchildrensnetwork.
Their mission is to create a coordinated, family‐focused continuum of care for HIV‐affected families. This mission is carried out through direct service programs, education, and advocacy.

Lifelong Families
www.childrens-place.org
1436 West Randolph, Fifth Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (317) 733-9954
Project Director: Cathy Krieger ckrieger@childrens-place.org
Address the comprehensive service needs of high-risk families who are affected by HIV/AIDS. The primary aims of the Lifelong Families project are to promote stability within the family system and to provide a level of support that will enable families to thoughtfully plan for the future. Services provided to these families include mental health services, legal assistance in making permanency plans, support groups and caregiver workshops, supportive case management, early learning services, educational advocacy and tutoring, summer camp for children, and recreational family events.

Treatment Services for Affected Individuals

Alan Long, Ph.D., Psychologist
Box 1277, 18019 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430-0277
Phone: 708-799-2929 Fax: 708-799-2942
Contact: Alan Long
Clinical and school psychologist who works with families from Illinois and Indiana.

Caparulo and Associates – Forensic Sex Therapy
1622 38th St.
Suite 108
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: 309-737-1663
Contact: Richard Johnson
rjohnson@qconline.com
Evaluation and case consultation. See related group in Connecticut.

Colleen Matarelli, R.N., Professional FAS Consultant (and Parent)
3824 N Bigelow
Peoria, IL 61604
Phone: 309-682-2024 Fax: 309-689-3613
Contact: Colleen Matarelli
jmat46@aol.com

Dan Griffith, Ph.D.
1433 S Brophy
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-692-7440
Contact: Dan Griffith
griffith@attbi.com

NOFAS Illinois and Trinity Services, Inc.
13318 W. Lincoln Highway
New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: 815-462-4273
Contact: Ajeet Charate, M.B.,B.B., MA., LCPC, FASD Program Director/Educator
acharate@trinity-services.org
www.nofasillinois.com
The mission of NOFAS Illinois/Trinity Services, Inc. is to be a leadership organization in providing the highest quality, socially responsible, and cost-effective services and supports to individuals with disabilities so that they might live full and abundant lives.

Community Support

Dawne Busch, Parent
21102 Indian Point Ave.
Petersburn, IL 62675
Phone: 217-632-5994
Contact: Dawne Busch
Parent of FASD children; Specialist in addictions recovery

Research and Advocacy

Equip for Equality, Inc.
20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 341-0022 Fax: (312) 341-0295 Toll Free: (800) 610-2779
contactus@equipforequality.org
www.equipforequality.org/
Protection and advocacy agency for persons with developmental disabilities.

Vivian Botka
221 Washington St.
Streator, IL 61364
Phone: (815)673-5936
Contact: Vivian Botka
msruup2@mchsi.com
Information specialist – mailings of information and referrels in Illinois. Mother of severe/profound multiply effected Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Child

Prevention

Use Your Brain Don’t Lose It!
Wilson Educational Consulting, Inc
247 East Chestnut Street, Unit 1101
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 335 9526
Contact: Dr. Leslie Wilson, Director
Use Your Brain Don’t Lose It! is a FAS prevention project for adolescents. This project has been used in 6 Illinois high schools and produced various art work (prose, music, drama, 3-D, 2-D, poetry, and dance) which has a prevention theme. The organization can work with others to help them run parallel efforts in their own schools or to loan student work to others whose interest is FAS prevention.

Statewide Services

Illinois Life Span Project
The Arc of Illinois
20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209
Frankfort, IL 60423
Fax: 815-464-5292 Toll Free: 1-800-588-7002
Contact: Mike Kaminsky, Director
Mike@IllinoisLifeSpan.org
/www.illinoislifespan.org/
Statewide Information Resource & Referral for Advocacy & Services for People with Developmental Disabilities.

March of Dimes
111 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 435-4007 Fax: (312) 435-0988
IL623@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com/Illinois
March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. They carry out their mission through research, services, education and advocacy.

Midwestern FASD Regional Training Center (MRFASTC) Saint Louis University/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center/Nurses for Newborns Foundation
13318 W Lincoln Highway
New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 462-4273
Contact: Ajeet Charate, MB, BS, MA, LCPC (Team Director for MRFASTC-Illinois)
Email: acharate@trinity-services.org
A member of the regional team center consulting, education, and training the public and medical health professionals on FASDs.

The Arc of Illinois
20901 LaGrange Rd. Suite #209
Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone: (815) 464-1832 Fax: (815) 464-5292
www.thearcofil.org/
The Arc of Illinois and its chapters have always been in the forefront of strong advocacy positions for people with disabilities and their families.