WHO IS
GENERATION O?
MISSION
Our mission is to offer unwavering support to individuals, families, and communities impacted by prenatal opioid and substance exposure. We extend our commitment beyond childhood, acknowledging potential challenges into adulthood. Our inclusive approach offers support regardless of exposure circumstances or caregiving arrangements.
VISION
Generation O envisions a nation where every opioid-exposed child is empowered to thrive. Through increasing public awareness, advocating for enhanced resources, and establishing best practices, we aim to create a supportive and informed community dedicated to the well-being and development of these children.
THE LATEST
RESOURCES
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Parent & Caregiver Resources
You are not alone.
Caring for a child who was prenatally exposed to opioids can be overwhelming and extraordinarily difficult. With the lack of information and resources provided to caregivers and parents embarking on this unique journey, it’s common to feel helpless.
But we are here to help. Find answers, strategies, and resources right here.
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Educator Resources
It’s Time to Catch Up.
Early intervention is the most recommended treatment for NAS and NOWS babies. Even with these therapies, as Gen O enters school, it’s not uncommon for these kids to struggle academically or behaviorally.
The education system has to catch up and begin accommodating these children and recognizing their unique needs.
Expand your knowledge and learn to better support NAS/NOWS school-age kids through our resources below.
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Professional Resources
We can do better.
New parents of NAS/NOWS babies are often sent home believing that once their baby has withdrawn from opioids, they are going to be perfectly normal and will develop like any healthy baby would. Much of the time, this is far from what actually occurs. Parents are left adrift, wondering what they’re doing wrong, while babies struggle mightily with feeding, inconsolability, and ongoing withdrawal symptoms for many more months.
As these babies grow into toddlers, Early Intervention services are a must, however many parents and caregivers are not told this by their pediatrician.
Scientific research is finally beginning to catch up and provide us with helpful information about how pre-schoolers are affected by prenatal opioid exposure, and thankfully, we have good information about how older kids are impacted as well. Healthcare providers need to be specialized and well-versed in this subject, as Generation O grows up and fills the waiting rooms of their clinics.
WHO WE REPRESENT
Biological Families
Kinship Families
Foster Families
Adoptive Families
OUR MISSION & GOALS
We envision a nation where every opioid-exposed child is empowered to thrive. Our mission is to offer unwavering support to individuals, families, and communities impacted by prenatal opioid and substance exposure. We extend our commitment beyond childhood, acknowledging potential challenges into adulthood. Our inclusive approach offers support regardless of exposure circumstances or caregiving arrangements.
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Create an awareness that all opioid use during pregnancy may have long term impacts and that affected children need support to thrive
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Help medical providers, therapeutic professionals, school staff, and all types of families recognize the spectrum of challenges an opioid-exposed child may face.
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Support hard hit communities by ensuring resources are accessible to all who need them.
OUR CORE VALUES
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We strive to understand and respect every caregiver and child's unique journey.
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We are committed to advancing policies and practices that enhance the well-being of opioid-exposed children.
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We welcome all families and professionals, regardless of their experience with substance exposure.
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We embrace emerging research and are open to new ideas that better support our mission.
Make an impact today
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In March 2025, Generation O’s CEO & Founder, Lenette Serlo, presented to the Florida Statewide Council on Opioid Abatement. This council meets to decide how Opioid Settlement Funds should be spent and distributed in each state. Generation O believes that funds should be spent supporting the children of the opioid epidemic. Watch Lenette’s presentation to learn more.