Maternity Housing Field Guide
This field guide equips maternity home leaders with practical tools, trauma-informed insights, and proven strategies to strengthen care, support residents, and lead with lasting impact. With over 80 pages, this guide is structured by topic for quick reference with thoughtful organization for maternity housing leaders. Each section includes in-depth insights and education, experiences, and resources for a wide array of maternity housing needs and resident circumstances.
What's Inside?
- Staffing and Operations
- Resident Care and Support
- Medical and Clinical Issues
- Community and Cultural Competence
- Family, Media, and Society
- Program Models
Section 1: Staffing and Operations
• Staffing and Leadership
• Leadership and Strategy
Section 2: Resident Care and Support
• Environmental Design
• Support Systems and Relationships
• Resident Safety and Experience
Section 3: Medical and Clinical Issues
• Chemical Abortion
• APR in Homes
• Fentanyl and Drug Use
• Mental and Emotional Health
• Domestic Violence
• HIV Awareness
Section 4: Community and Cultural Competence
• Community Engagement
• Cultural Understanding
• Immigration Notes and Practice Recommendations
• Seasonal and Inspirational
Section 5: Family, Media, and Society
• Media Impact
• Parenting and Family Dynamics
Section 6: Program Models
• Post-Residential Support
• Housing Alternatives