Maternal Outreach & Mitigation Services (MOMS)
Overview
Program Production
Demographics
MOMS Program Overview
Services offered etc.
Success Stories
Motivation for Program Production
In 2013 and 2014 the Tribe had 48 children on the Reservation born positive
for heroin each year. In 2015 we were on track to repeat that number
again, but from July 1st- December 15th we had 0 (zero) positive births for
heroin.
Timeframe
Contract with Valhalla on June 9th
MOMS Demographics
Naytahwaush, MN
Tribally-owned and operated
Operates 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Sunday
Currently, 19 participants
19 program graduates since beginning of program
42 babies born with 2 sets of twins
Program Goals
Reduce # of children removed from parent/guardian care
Reduce use of detoxification facilities and treatment placements
Reduce # of women subject to civil commitment proceedings
Reduce # of children prenatally exposed
Reduce duplication of services and silos
Increase education and awareness
Increase mino-bimaadiziwiin
MOMS Overview
Provides holistic services (for pregnant women…)
Offers multidisciplinary services
Mental
Behavioral
Social
Offers culturally specific services
Work in partnership with multiple tribal programs
Population Served
Pregnant Women
Significant Others
Post-partum to one year
Mental Services Offered
One-on-one therapy
Group therapy
Couples therapy
Case management
Skills
Substance Abuse Services Offered
IOP
Talking Circles
One-on-one
After graduation
Graduate group
Care plan production
Peer support
Program Capacity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCDanlFBqtQ
How did this program become
successful?
Tribal Council Support
Selecting the right employees
Making the program culturally adequate
Creating relationships with local (off-reservation) services
Participant reassurance
MOMS Staff
Success Stories
Case # 1, Single Dad
Others
Questions?