Saint Martha's
Mission
Saint Martha's is a St. Louis-based nonprofit that provides emergency shelter and support services to women and children experiencing domestic violence.
IPE 4900
Agency Identified Goal
Student projects address this.
The IPE 4900 team will work with Maura (site coordinator) and the Parenting Support Group this semester. The team will review a list of current topics presented to the moms during the parenting support group and then: 1.) develop a list of an additional 4 - 5 topics that could be presented at future parenting support groups and 2.) create an educational module on one of the proposed topic areas
Site Information
Site Since: Fall 2024
Site Coordinator: Maura
Site Coordinator Email: maurab@saintmarthas.org
Dress Code: Business casual, no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies. Bring minimal personal items.
Website: https://saintmarthas.org/about/
Address: location is kept confidential; the safety of the women and their children is the highest priority. Students will receive a phone call with this location following completion of paperwork or it will be provided by their faculty advisor. This information should be kept confidential and will not be posted on this google site. Students should keep their gps/location finder off when visiting St. Martha's; please let family and/or friends know this will be off when you are at St. Martha's.
If you need to be dropped off by another individual not on your team, please do not be dropped off in front of St. Martha's as the location should be kept confidential.
Site Visit: Tuesday, Sep 17 at 4pm - includes a 90-minute orientation on domestic violence
Pre-Visit Requirements
Students must complete the following documents.
Complete Confidentiality Form - once form is completed, Maura will contact the student via phone to provide the address
Family Care Safety Registry: FSCR Application form (St. Martha's will pay fee); please let Meghan know if you are already registered with FCSR
Acknowledgement Form for Volunteer Screening Process
Community Engagement Visits
Participating in orientation session
Child Care
Attending Parenting Support Groups