TABLE 1.

Focus Group Questions

Past Experiences

What are your prior (negative and positive) experiences with the social system? How have you felt the social system has helped you or hurt you?

What are the issues/barriers that you face when you are accessing services?

How Mothers Hope to Be Treated

What qualities would you like to see in an advocate?

What would make you want to meet with your advocate?

If someone were to run a program where people were to help you meet some of your needs, what would that look like?

What are the personal issues that you might need help with? Are there any things that you would not want to talk about with your advocate/therapist?