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 […]

Theme: "Deep in the Heart" The National Association for Relationship & Marriage Education has planned its 2014 conference for June 28-July 2 in Frisco, Texas. The theme is "Deep in the Heart," which aims "to get down to the heart of what really matters when it comes to healthy relationships, marriage, fathering, and parenting."   […]

William Doherty and Elizabeth Doherty Thomas launches effort to train "natural confidants" with the skills and experience to help them better help others.   USA Today article   Maritalfirstresponders.com 

Follow this link for info on National Marriage Week activites across the US. 

What seems to be happening in the contemporary United States is that adults committed to parenting, are also committing to marriage. So from a social mobility point of view, what’s needed is not a Campaign for Marriage but a Campaign for Parenting. Read More

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   

BYU's Alan Hawkins believes states can help strengthen relationships and marriages by channeling federal funds already earmarked for assisting needy families toward a cohesive spectrum of educational services.  Read more.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 12:00:00 PM MST – 1:00:00 PM MST On December 11, 2013 at 2 PM ET, Dr. Terry-Ann Craigie, the current Self-Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse (SSRC) Emerging Scholar, will host a Webinar titled Family Structure, Stability and Child Wellbeing. Dr. Craigie will discuss the determinants and effects of family structure and instability, as […]

This Manual draws from previously developed resources created by the NHMRC as well as incorporating tools and strategies suggested by those working in the MRE field.  The NHMRC was designed as a clearinghouse to advance the field of MRE.  Funded by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Office […]