The learning objectives of this presentation were: 1) to understand the various stages involved in successfully recruiting participants into healthy marriage programs; 2) learn about marketing and recruitment strategies, challenges, and successes from three healthy marriage programs; and 3) gain insights to help attendees develop appropriate marketing and recruitment strategies.
This memo summarizes themes and guidance on the topics of engaging Hispanic families, developingprogram structures, and establishing trust with program participants as it relates to marriage programs asdiscussed during the Administration for Children and Families Hispanic Healthy Marriage Researchmeeting. The findings and recommendations in this memo are drawn from discussions at the SupportingHealthy Marriage and […]
This memo outlines issues raised regarding traditional Hispanic gender roles and the importance of the extended family as presented during the Administration for Children and Families Hispanic Healthy Marriage Research meeting. The findings and recommendations in this memo are drawn from discussions at the Supporting Healthy Marriage and Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiative Joint Research Meeting […]
When providing marriage and relationship education to Hispanic couples, practitioners must be aware of a multitude of cultural components that influence how couples will respond to a curriculum, or if the curriculum will even be effective as a learning device. Adaptations must be made on a variety of issues to ensure that the concepts and […]
Sharing quality time with your family can build stronger relationships and foster a sense of wellbeing for all family members. The family vacation is a traditional part of the American summer and is intended to forge these family bonds in a relaxed environment. We all know that family vacations can often be expensive due to […]
The purpose of this paper is to explore the following question: Could a media campaign approach to marriage education be successful in helping individuals and couples form and sustain healthy marriages? We conclude that media campaigns could be effective. We review what public health communication scholars have learned from evaluations of past media campaigns (e.g., […]
Marriage puts two individuals into a setting in which they must work together to manage and use their money. It is easy to forget that marriage is a financial partnership as well as a romantic relationship. Yet financial practices and patterns can help or harm marriages. These FAQs answer some common questions about finances in […]
This FAQ answers some common questions about infidelity using findings from scientifically sound research. Research doesn’t have all the answers, but it can shed a great deal of light on many questions. (Author abstract)
This PowerPoint presentation was used during the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center Webinar Training held on January 23, 2008, and designed to assist grantees with a better understanding of how to apply federal rules entitled “”Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations,”” with a particular emphasis on the standard for determining whether curricula contains inherently religious activities. […]
This fact sheet addresses the challenges facilitators face when trying to recruit participants into their healthy marriage programs. Topics to consider in developing a marketing strategy include identifying your population, marketing methods, crafting your message, cultural sensitivity, appealing to men, and sustaining interest.