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Missouri Volunteer Resource Mothers
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.
For more Information about Missouri Volunteer Resource Mothers contact:
Kim Allen
Center on Adolescent Sexuality,
Pregnancy and Parenting
Associate State Specialist
University of MO
Extension
303 Gentry Hall Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-884-0644
Fax: 573.884.4878
allenki@missouri.edu
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