Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC)
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2013
Effectiveness
Evidence of model effectiveness
Title | General population | Tribal population | Domains with favorable effects |
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Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC) | 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. |
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Model description
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).
Extent of evidence
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Implementation
Where to find out more
Angela J. Taft
Professor/Director, Judith Lumley Centre for mother, infant and family health research
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Vic 3000, Australia
Email: a.taft@latrobe.edu.au