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
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 […]
National Marriage Week is the brainchild of Richard Kane who started it in the UK in 1996. It has now spread to The Czech Republic, Hungry, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Australia. See –http://www.marriage-weekinternational.com. Marriage Week was adopted in the U.S. in 2002 by co-founders Brent Barlow and. Diane Sollee of Smart […]
September 25 – 26, 2013 at University of Houston-Downtown Early Bird – $150.00 (by September 15) Regular – $175.00 Student Price: $25.00 Workshop information Register
One in ten Americans have used an online dating site or mobile dating app; 66% of these online daters have gone on a date with someone they met through a dating site or app, and 23% have met a spouse or long term partner through these sites. Public attitudes toward online dating have become more […]
Department of Health and Human Services Strategic Plan (2014-2018) Draft For Public and Congressional Consultation Every 4 years, HHS updates its strategic plan, which describes its work to address complex, multifaceted, and ever-evolving health and human service issues. Under the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act, Federal agencies are required to consult with the Congress […]
Based on the results of the meta-analysis, here are five good markers of relationship success: Commitment, or one’s long-term orientation and attachment to one’s partner is a very good predictor. It’s not surprising that those intending to stay in their relationships are less likely to break up. Positive illusions – We’ve written about it […]