Affiliation

The National Maternity Housing Coaltion’s (NMHC) broad definition of a maternity housing provider eligible for affiliation is "any organization that provides housing as part of their life-affirming mission." This includes:

• Groups/organizations which operate a home(s)
• Groups/organization which supervise those in beds or apartments for pregnant and parenting mothers and children.
• Families which take in pregnant/parenting mothers and babies under the supervision of an outside agency.
• Programs which supervise and/or offer counsel to mothers with babies before and/or after birth within their independent living situation.
• Other programs may be included if directly supporting the development of maternity housing providers, with approval from the Leadership Council team.

To become an affiliate, organizations must fulfill the following requirements:

• Sign organizational agreement with Heartbeat’s Commitment of Care and Competence and principles of affiliation.
• Complete the Heartbeat affiliation application form and submit for affiliation. (Existing Heartbeat affiliates who have a maternity home may request NMHC affiliation at no extra cost).
• Pay Heartbeat affiliation fees. (Current Heartbeat affiliates do not have to pay a separate fee to join NMHC).
• Agree to the NMHC addendum to the Commitment of Care and Competency, as shown by the signature of an organizational officer on the application form. Addendum to Commitment to Care and Competence