Your Pregnancy Help Organization and COVID-19
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Online Course: Blueprint for Starting Your Maternity Home
Beginning July 1
Duration: 6 Weeks | 6 Modules + LIVES on Fridays*
Hosted by: The Maternity Housing Coalition
About This Course
Are you thinking about starting a maternity home but aren’t sure where to begin? Blueprint for Starting Your Maternity Home is a comprehensive 6-week course designed specifically for pregnancy help organizations ready to take the next step in serving women facing unplanned pregnancies.
This foundational course walks you through the critical components needed to launch a successful and sustainable maternity home. Through six focused modules, you’ll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to move from vision to action.
What You’ll Learn
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Week 1: Starting Point
Clarify your "why," explore different maternity home models, and assess your readiness for this important work. -
Week 2: Board Model & Responsibilities
Learn how to structure a strong, mission-driven board and define its essential roles in governance and support. -
Week 3: Structuring the Home
Conduct a needs assessment, craft a compelling mission statement, and begin developing a framework that reflects your community and values. -
Week 4: Building & Maintaining a Team
Discover how to recruit, train, and sustain a healthy and effective team of staff and volunteers. -
Week 5: Property Considerations
Understand zoning laws, location requirements, safety standards, and other key factors when choosing and preparing your property. -
Week 6: Resident Care
Learn best practices for supporting residents through case management, program development, house guidelines, and holistic care.
*Plus, join us live each Friday for a discussion of that week's topic and a Q&A. This is the perfect time for participants to ask questions and join an open forum with other start-ups.
Whether you’re in the early stages of praying for this mission or already gathering a team, this course equips you with the practical knowledge and strategic insight to launch a maternity home that makes a lasting impact.
