The Maternity Care Coordination program provides case management services, education, and resource and referral information to any pregnant woman who is Medicaid eligible. Services may begin at any time during the pregnancy, from the time a positive pregnancy result is rendered until delivery. Assistance is provided as needed in applying for Medicaid, locating housing, and obtaining other services such as food stamps or transportation. At the first visit the program is explained in full, and the potential client is assisted in determining how the MCC program can best meet her individual needs. Educational materials are provided throughout the duration of the program.
Services normally end the last day of the second month postpartum.
There is no charge to the client for this service. The Maternal Outreach Worker offers home-based outreach, advocacy and support to clients of the Maternity Care Coordinator. The Maternal Outreach Worker renders emotional support, guidance, and education about all phases of pregnancy, the delivery process, and dealing with parenting issues to the client. Potential M.O.W. clients meet with both their Maternity Care Coordinator and the Maternal Outreach Worker to determine how the program can best meet the client's needs. Once the child is born, it is automatically eligible for the Child Service Coordination program, where a social worker or nurse visits quarterly to help assess the child's developmental progress.