title: Grant writing for childbirth educators: lessons learned from the resource center for young parents-to-be.
abstract: Obtaining funding to support community-based childbirth education programs can be a challenge for childbirth educators who may have little grant-writing experience. This article was written by two nurse educators/nurse-midwives who have been involved for over 10 years with a grant-funded parenting and childbirth education program for pregnant teens. It reviews the background of the Resource Center for Young Parents-To-Be, suggests grant-funding sources, and explains the building of partnerships in the community. The basic steps involved in the grant-writing process are presented as well as the importance of follow-up evaluations and reports. Grant-writing skills and the ability to forge partnerships with other community organizations can be important tools for childbirth educators and health-care professionals.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Nursing & Allied Health Professions, USA.
authors.forename: Brenda S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Broussard
authors.forename: Anne B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Broussard