Mothers on the Rise (MOR) serves mother-baby pairs transitioning from the Indiana Women’s Prison Leath Unit to their home community. The MOR team and partners help mothers navigate their home community and work to build a mother’s capacity to flourish. The program establishes an individualized, coordinated system of care for each mother residing in the nursery unit. Our social support team includes a program manager, social worker/therapist, nurse navigator, lead community navigator, and community navigator. Mothers are referred to a Healthy Families Home Visitor, Community Partners Case Manager, and legal assistance when applicable.
Key Accomplishments
- Developed a social network documentation system to evaluate our network’s impact
- Completed set of Healthcare Roadmaps to help all women in the Indiana Women’s Prison navigate the healthcare system and build personal agency of their health
Partners
- Indiana Department of Correction Leath MCHU
- Indiana State Department of Health MCH Unit
- AmeriCorps, Center for Interfaith Cooperation
- Indiana Department of Child Services Prevention Programs
Resources and Links
- Article published in Advancing Corrections Journal
- Community Solutions Podcast: Helping Mothers Successfully Transition from Prison to Community
- WTHR: Mothers on the Rise: Supporting incarcerated mothers and their babies
- US News & World Report: New Moms Behind Bars Get Help From Someone Who’s Been There
- WBIW: There is help for mothers who give birth in prison
- Radio Health Journal Interview
