Certification is not required to become a Resource Mothers Program.
Implementing Resource Mothers Program
Implementation support is not currently available for the model as reviewed.
Implementation last updated: 2010
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Training to support implementation
Pre-service staff training
During the initial demonstration project, Resource Mothers received an intensive six-week training program, which included information on pregnancy, labor and delivery, family planning, nutrition, communication skills, infant stimulation, well-child development, home visiting techniques and skills, community resources, referral skills, and work with extended families.
In-service staff training
Resource Mothers attended biweekly in-service training sessions.
Training materials
Training materials are not available for the Resource Mothers Program.
Qualified trainers
Qualified trainers for the Resource Mothers Program are not available.
Technical assistance
The Resource Mothers Program does not have a national organization or national office that provides technical assistance. In some states, such as Virginia, the state department of health or another organization provides assistance and training to local sites.
Implementation notes
The information contained on this page was last updated in March 2010. Recommended Further Reading lists the sources for this information.