Missouri Volunteer Resource Mothers (MVRM) is a community-based mentoring program for pregnant and parenting teens that was evaluated between 1994 and 1997 in three counties in Missouri. Over 96 teens received mentoring and the results of the evaluation showed that, compared to a nonmentored comparison group, the mentored group that received mentoring for at least one year had:

a) significantly reduced child abuse potential,
b) fewer infant hospital visits,
c) no repeat pregnancies,
d) greater commitment to breast-feeding, and
e) significantly reduced feelings of distress and loneliness.

MVRM is a growing program!!!
CASPP has provided technical assistance
on MVRM to 25 communities in Missouri,
as well as in 5 other States.

The following pages will provide you with more information about the Missouri Volunteer Resource Mothers Program:

Questions and Answers  | Manual and Video | Research Report
Technical/Evaluation Assistance | Testimonials | Workshops
 MVRM Program List