Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC)

MODEL
EFFECTIVENESS

Not an evidence-based model
More information below

Not MIECHV eligible

3
Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2012

0
Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Services intended at ages
Prenatal
0-6 months
7-11 months
12-23 months
24-35 months
36-47 months
48+ months
Favorable results from well-designed research
Not applicable

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Implemented in Australia, Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC) aimed to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) and depression and improve mothers’ health, well-being, and attachment to their children. It targeted women who were pregnant or had a child age 5 or younger and reported experiencing IPV or psychosocial distress. The program included 12 months of weekly home visits and regular telephone calls with nonprofessional peer mothers, known as mentor mothers. Mentor mothers provided safety and self-care strategies, parenting support, and information and referrals for community resources (including family violence services).

Where to find out more

Judith Lumley Center
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Vic 3000, Australia

Email
jlc@latrobe.edu.au

Effectiveness

This model does not meet criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an evidence-based home visiting model because there are no high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model.

Does not meet criteria for an evidence-based home visiting model for Indigenous peoples and communities.

Extent of Evidence

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3
Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2012

1
Manuscript

Eligible for review

0
Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

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