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Elevating Maternal Mental Health, Vol. 2
Progress and perspectives bridging research and impact
A Quick Note
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A Note From Our Executive Director
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Dear Elevate Community,
As we step into this new quarter, I am reminded of both the opportunities and challenges that shape our work. The mental health of mothers directly impacts both their well-being and that of their children, their families and their communities and Elevate Policy Lab is continuing to advance evidence-based solutions that support maternal mental health and economic mobility. This quarter’s newsletter highlights key milestones, emerging insights, and the invaluable collaborations driving our mission forward. Thank you for your continued partnership—your dedication and your support is more important than ever.
With gratitude,
Hilary
Executive Director, Elevate Policy Lab
First Phase of MOMS Partnership Scaling Shows Strong Positive Outcomes and High Implementation Fidelity Across the MOMS Network
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This month, Elevate released results from the first major effort to evaluate the MOMS Partnership model by using five years of pooled data collected across the MOMS network. The MOMS Partnership® Cross-Site Evaluation Report: Evaluating the Successes and Impact of the First Phase of Scaling, 2018-2023 highlights high implementation fidelity for the program’s core design, high participant engagement rates, and significant pre-to-post improvements in mental health outcomes for participants, which are retained over time.
Read more about the findings from the cross-site evaluation.
NYC Stakeholders Convene to Drive the Future of Shelter-Based MOMS Partnership Programming
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This March, key partners from across New York City came together to review progress and chart the next steps for the MOMS Partnership® programs at CAMBA and BronxWorks shelters. Elevate, alongside leaders from the Robin Hood Foundation, NYC Department of Social Services, Department of Homeless Services, and the Office of Research & Policy Innovation, engaged in two pivotal meetings that underscored the program’s impact and future potential.
Read more about the stakeholder meeting updates and next steps for NYC DHS MOMSSM.
Updates from the Maternal Mental Health Field
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Updates from the maternal mental health field, including a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, a pilot program from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, evidence-based recommendations from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health's second annual impact report, and new state and federal laws and resolutions such as HB 7214 in Connecticut and the MOMS Act federally.
Read more about the latest in the field of maternal mental health.
National Day of Action for Maternal Mental Health
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On April 2, join the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance's National Day of Action for Maternal Mental Health!
The goal for this special, one-day campaign is for 3,000 people to tell their elected officials to continue funding maternal mental health programs.
Contacting your elected officials only takes a few minutes but has a massive impact on this issue!
SIGN UP to get notified when this campaign is live! https://www.mmhla.org/day-of-action
Highlights from Across the MOMS Partnership Network
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Staff Spotlight: The Vermont MOMS Partnership
The Elevate team recently sat down with Gabriella McNulty and Jennifer Jackman, the respective Clinician and CMHA for the Vermont MOMS Partnership, to hear more about the program in their own words. Read the full article to learn more about Vermont MOMS's past, present, and future!
28 Feb 2025Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation Publishes Report on Implementation of the Western Mass MOMS Partnership
In fall 2024, the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation published a report on the Western Mass MOMS Partnership, which included descriptions of the program model, the context in which the program was implemented, the participant population, key implementation findings, cost, and implications for impact analysis.
28 Jan 2025MOMS Partnership Services to Launch at CAMBA, Inc. in New York City
Beginning in January 2025, MOMS Stress Management classes will be offered at CAMBA, Inc., a non-profit agency that provides services that connect New Yorkers with opportunities to enhance their quality of life.
22 Jan 2025YCSC Community Spotlight: Meet Beth Yeh
For the latest Q&A spotlight in a series highlighting Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) community members and their work, meet Beth Yeh, PhD. She serves as the manager of special projects for the YCSC Elevate Policy Lab.
14 Mar 2025
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