Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2021
Identifier
DOI: 10.1007/s10995-020-03015-0; PMCID: PMC7822766
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Many factors influence women's use of alcohol and other drugs while pregnant and postpartum. Substance use impacts the maternal-child relationship during the critical neonatal period. The first days and months of human development lay the foundation for health and well-being across the lifespan, making this period an important window of opportunity to interrupt the transmission of trauma and stress to the next generation. Pregnant and postpartum women with a history of substance use require specialized support services.
METHODS: The Team for Infants Exposed to Substance abuse (TIES) Program provides a holistic, multi-disciplinary, community-based model to address the complex needs of families with young children affected by maternal substance use.
RESULTS: A multi-year implementation study of the model yielded results that indicate the effectiveness of this home-based family support intervention. The model focuses on reducing maternal alcohol and other drug use, increasing positive parenting, promoting child and maternal health, and improving family income and family housing. A key component of the model is establishing a mutual, trusting relationship between the home visiting specialists and the family. Foundational to the TIES model is a family-centered, culturally competent, trauma-informed approach that includes formal interagency community partnerships DISCUSSION: This article describes elements of the model that lead to high retention and completion rates and family goal attainment for this unique population.
Journal Title
Maternal and child health journal
Volume
25
Issue
1
First Page
42
Last Page
53
Keywords
Goal attainment; Home visiting; Parent–child interaction; Substance use
Recommended Citation
O'Malley D, Chiang DF, Siedlik EA, Ragon K, Dutcher M, Templeton O. A Promising Approach in Home Visiting to Support Families Affected by Maternal Substance Use. Matern Child Health J. 2021;25(1):42-53. doi:10.1007/s10995-020-03015-0
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