Last updated on November 10, 2008

Our next training session begins on Wed, November 5, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. in Providence. There are 4 trainings in total. They are as follows: 11/5, 11/12 and 11/19, and 12/3 all from 7-9 pm.

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 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 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 hour 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

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Health Nonprofit Organization Human Services Women's Mentoring Services

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Low-income / Poverty Children (5-12) Minorities Families / Parents Women Infants / Preschoolers (0-4)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekly

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Companionship Counseling / Information Support

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Dec 03, 2008 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM 12

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Contact Person:
Sally Harrison, Project Director, (401) 383-9933, (email)

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Address:

16 Stimson Avenue Providence, RI 02906 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.familiesfirstri.org

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	No
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes

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