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Glean from seasoned servants in the National Maternity Housing Coalition and learn what you need to start or improve a maternity home of your own. New in 2017, Maternity Housing Essentials includes sample policies and procedures that were developed from a variety of housing leaders all over the U.S
Our Passion to Serve
Our Commitment of Care and Competence
National Maternity Housing Coalition Affirmations for Participation
Heartbeat International
National Maternity Housing Coalition
Overview
The Manual
History of Maternity Homes
Language and Terminology
The Maternity Housing Community
Key Factors That Differentiate Maternity Housing Programs
Standards of Practice
Stages of Development: Maternity Housing Programs
Standards of Practice for Maternity Housing Organizations
Heartbeat International Resources List
Chapter 1
Key Moments with the Mothers
Why do women come to maternity homes?
Recruiting and Marketing
Setting the Stage for Decisions: Intake and Admission
Acceptance/Disqualifying Criteria and Scope of Practice
Early Indications of Potential Issues
Orienting Mothers to the Programs
Basic Structures
Regular Meetings with Moms
Baby Showers
The Birthing Experience
Crisis Moments
Exiting Mothers from the Program
Post-Residential Programs
Sample Intake Form
Sample House Schedules
Chapter 2
Developing the Program
Motivating Behavior
Trauma Informed Care/Resiliency
Role of Structure
Program Development
Phases/Tiers/Steps/Levels
Potential Systems and Policies
Safety & Health Concerns
Record Keeping/Charting
Evaluation
Licensing/Accreditation
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Definitions
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Outcomes
Building a Logic Model for Maternity Homes
What’s Your ACE Score?
Sample Phase Structure
Sample Color Level System
Sample Long Term Phase Structure
Sample Level Structure
Chapter 3
The Staff
The LOVE Approach
Love as an Exercise of Authority
Characteristics of Effective Maternity Housing Staff
Staffing Models
Maternity Housing Roles
Preparing for a Good Hire
Orientation and Ongoing Training
Staff Supervision and Formal Evaluation
Communication of Key Information
Staff Enrichment
Separation Practices
Legal Issues
Determining the Type of Staff Needed
Distinguishing the Exemption Status of Employees
Crafting Benefits Packages for Live-In Positions
Other Labor Laws
Volunteers
Sample Volunteer Info Sheet
Sample Volunteer Form for Group Activities
Sample Volunteer Handbook
Maternity Home Staffing Models
Sample Organization Charts
Sample Grievance Policy
Sample Triggers for Sharing Information
Mary’s Mantle Sample Job Descriptions
House of His Creation Sample Job Descriptions
Ruth Harbor Sample Job Descriptions
Chapter 4
Policy & Procedure
Protecting Religious Foundations
Policies and Procedures
Difference Between Policy and Procedure
Counseling and Social Work Standards/Liability Concerns
Staffing Issues
Resident Handbook Policies
Neighborhood Relations
Pregnancy Tests, Pregnancy Verification, and Confirmation
Drug Screening Tests
Other Organizational Policies
Referrals
Sample Material Items Release
Sample Transportation Waiver Staff Member/Volunteer
Sample Verification of Driver’s Liability Insurance
Sample Child Abuse Reporting Policy
Sample Benefits of Residence
Sample Adoption Agency Disclaimer
Sample Media Consent and Release Form
Sample Clothing, Furniture, Equipment Release from Liability
Sample Policies Regarding Reporting Requirements
Sample Confidentiality Policy
Sample Ethical Standards Policy
Chapter 5
For Start-Ups
Organizational Life Cycles
Community Needs Assessment
Mission Clarification & Programmatic Consideration
Authority Structures
Thinking about Non-Profit Status
Incorporating as a Legal Entity: Articles of Incorporation
Money
Boards and Professional Counsel
Hiring Staff
Insurance
Engaging with Other Programs
Property Considerations
The Role of the Founder(s)