| Last updated on September 5, 2008 |
 Our next training session begins on Wed, Sept 17, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. in Providence. There are 4 trainings in total. They are as follows: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 and 10/15.
Families First is a 501(c)3 non profit that matches "mentor moms" to moms of newborns who may be at risk for or are already experiencing Postpartum Depression(PPD)and to women who are in the late stages of pregnancy and are experiencing depression. At the core of our program are our dedicated and compassionate mentor moms who provide non-judgemental and compassionate care to their matched mom for approximately one hour a week.
Description: We serve all women in need, regardless of their insurance status or their ability to pay.
At the heart of our program is our core of volunteer, mentor moms whom we recruit, train, and then match them with moms who are in need of a non-judgmental and compassionate mentor figure.
After a match is made, the "mentor mom" meets with her assigned mom for approximately one hour per week for the baby's first year. This relationship epitomizes the term, “mothering the mother” or as Families First puts it, “Moms Helping Moms.”
Volunteers participate in an 8 hr evening training that takes place over 4 weeks (2 hrs/week). As required for any home visitation program, our volunteers are background checked, have to be up to date on their immunizations, and tested for TB. We also require that they have car insurance and provide two references. This opportunity is sponsored by: Families First Rhode Island
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Health |
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Nonprofit Organization |
| Human Services |
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Women's |
| Mentoring Services |
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Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Low-income / Poverty |
| Children (5-12) |
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Minorities |
| Families / Parents |
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Women |
| Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekly |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Companionship |
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Counseling / Information Support |
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Upcoming Dates:
| Sep 17, 2008 |
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
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| Sep 24, 2008 |
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
10 |
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| Oct 01, 2008 |
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
10 |
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Contact Person:
Sally Harrison, Executive Director, (401) 383-9933, (email)
Address:
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16 Stimson Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
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Web Site: http://www.familiesfirstri.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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No
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| Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities? |
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Yes
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