Family Strengthening Research Scholars Grant Program, February 2014 The Family Strengthening Research Scholars grant program is a HHS, ACF, OPRE opportunity created in an effort to support dissertation research on healthy marriage/responsible fatherhood policy issues affecting underserved/understudied populations, such as low-income families and minority populations. Designed to inform policy decisions, program administration solutions, and future […]

NARME    National Association for Relationship & Marriage Education announces workshop schedule for their Annual Conference Workshop   Follow this link to register and review the June 28 – July 2 conference schedule.

Join Jo Anne Eason and Briana Levin, as they share their first hand knowledge and experiences with Century Center for Economic Opportunity, YouthBuild, USA program.   Learn the effectiveness of teachingrelationship skills along with job preparation skills. Hear what works in creating an environment for students to comfortably engage in meaningful discussion-essential for facilitating successful […]

  A husband’s agreeable personality and good health appear crucial to preventing conflict among older couples who have been together a long time, according to a study from University of Chicago researchers.   The study, “Marital Conflict in Older Couples: Positivity, Personality, and Health,” reports results from a national survey with data analyzed from 953 […]

On-Line Conference attendance available for the 15th Annunal National Fatherhood & Families conference sponsored by the Fathers and Families Coalition of America. Read more.

The National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families is excited to invite you to participate in a free live Expert Panel webcast on Working with African American Individuals, Couples and Families. This moderated discussion will bring together nationally recognized experts and practitioners to address cultural competencies, discuss strategies to improve services, and highlight free […]

Just 29 of every 1,000 divorced or widowed Americans had remarried as of 2011, down from 50 per 1,000 in 1990. USA Today article Brown, S. L., & Lin, I.-F. (2013). Age Variation in the Remarriage Rate, 1990-2011. (FP-13-17). National Center for Family & Marriage Research. http://ncfmr.bgsu.edu/pdf/family_profiles/file134878.pdf

New national survey uncovers staggering silence and inaction around domestic violence and sexual assault; Overwhelming majority of Americans have never discussed these hidden issues with children or friends and 65% of victims who come forward say no one helped NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrities, athletes, corporate leaders, and advocates have joined forces […]

This toolkit is designed for community-based practitioners working in a case management setting with couples.  It will help guide the worker to web-based resources and a wealth of information, products and materials that further support case managers in their work with couples in a one-on-one setting.   Ultimately, our goal is to provide resources that: […]

Well-being of Children and Youth in Families and Communities Dates: November 6-9 in historic San Antonio, Texas. Link to NCFR  Link to NCFR Build Your Schedule  Link to register for the "Online NCFR" virtual conference