North Carolina Baby Love Maternal Outreach Workers Program

Not an evidence-based model
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Not MIECHV eligible

5

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2011

0

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

Services intended at ages
Prenatal
0-6 months
7-11 months
Favorable results from well-defined research
Not applicable

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

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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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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5

Manuscripts

Released in 1979 through 2011

4

Manuscripts

Eligible for review

0

Manuscripts

Impact studies rated high or moderate quality

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