WELCOME!
We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, professional or simply someone who cares, you’ve found a community that sees and supports children born prenatally exposed to opioids — children who are resilient, vibrant, determined and worthy of every opportunity to thrive.
Every opioid-exposed child deserves access to understanding, support and early intervention.
Awareness of their unique needs is the first step toward meaningful change — in homes, schools and communities.
By coming together, we can advocate for better resources, better practices and better futures.
Take your time to explore: learn about the science, browse caregiver resources, and discover ways you can get involved. Your presence here helps amplify voices too often overlooked, and brings light to a generation that has existed in the shadows for far too long.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Your interest, your compassion and your action make a difference.
We’re so glad you’re here.
OUR PRIMARY GOALS
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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.
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.
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.
WHO WE REPRESENT
Biological Families
Kinship Families
Foster Families
Adoptive Families
THE LATEST
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.