North Carolina Baby Love Maternal Outreach Workers Program

Implementation support is not currently available for the model as reviewed.

Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2012

Effectiveness

Evidence of model effectiveness

Title General population Tribal population Domains with favorable effects
North Carolina Baby Love Maternal Outreach Workers Program Does not meet HHS criteria because there are no high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model. Does not meet HHS criteria for tribal population because the model has not been evaluated with a tribal population.
  • Not applicable,

Model description

The Maternal Outreach Worker (MOW) was designed to reduce infant mortality and morbidity by providing social support and outreach to Medicaid-eligible women and infants who typically do not receive preventative health care services. Local health agencies established specific eligibility criteria and implemented the program, which included monthly home visits to pregnant women through their child’s first birthday. Home visits were conducted by paraprofessional MOWs and generally consisted of health education, emotional support, direct services, and referrals. Local health agencies determined the specific home visiting content and MOWs created a unique plan of care for each family. 
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Extent of evidence

4 Manuscripts

Eligible for review

0 Manuscripts

Rated high or
moderate

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Summary of findings

When a model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings, HomVEE does not report research findings.

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Criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings and therefore does not meet HHS criteria for an evidence-based early childhood home visiting service delivery model.

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Implementation

Where to find out more

Sandra Terrell, MS, RN
Assistant Director for Clinical Policy and Programs
NC Division of Medical Assistance
Clinical Policy & Programs
2501 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2501

Phone: 919-855-4100
Email: sandra.terrell@hhs.nc.gov
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