09 Jan
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Should We Live Together Before We Say “I Do”?

Many couples in the United States are choosing to live together before marriage. Young people in particular, seem to believe that living together first is a good idea. Research shows, however, that couples who live together before getting married: Have a higher divorce rate; Tend to be less happy in their marriages; Have more trouble […]

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Program Evaluation : Practical Application for Abstinence Education Program Directors : A Technical Assistance Module for Abstinence Education Grantees

This TA Module provides grantees with specific information on how to perform a quality program evaluation. Tailored to meet the needs of program directors, it provides concepts useful for the day-to-day management of program evaluation and provides information that will help save time and money and prevent costly mistakes. (Author abstract)

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09 Jan
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Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence: Consensus Recommendations for Child and Adolescent Health

Guided by members of an advisory committee that met in Boston, Massachusetts on December 7, 2001, the guidelines offered here provide specific recommendations for assessing and responding to domestic violence in child health settings. The guidelines also speak to the need for child health providers to engage in, model, and take leadership in delivering effective […]

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09 Jan
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Effective Facilitation: Tips for improving skills and engaging audiences

Getting the most out of marriage and family skill building classes requires more than a good curriculum. Having an effective facilitator is the key to a successful program. A good facilitator is the leader of the class, is invested in the outcomes and the mission of the class, and is knowledgeable about process and course […]

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09 Jan
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Referral Partner Organizations: How to Approach and Engage Them

This tip sheet will provide guidance on 1) what you need to know before making the first contact with potential partner referral organizations; 2) how to pique their interest in your healthy marriage (HM) programs; 3) how to approach potential partner referral organizations; 4) what to communicate to them about your HM program.

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09 Jan
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The Marriage Measures Guide of State-Level Statistics. Final Report

In the past decade, policymakers and researchers have become increasingly interested in social programs that promote and support healthy marriages. A growing body of research evidence suggests that marriage has benefits for families and children, including improved economic well-being and mental health, and that children raised in two-parent families perform better in school and have […]

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09 Jan
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Responsible Fatherhood State Profile : Utah

This fact sheet presents Utah’s programs and strategies to promote parenting and responsible fatherhood. The profile also includes the state’s strategies to promote healthy marriage, strategies to enhance fathers’ economic stability, services and programs related to incarceration and reentry, and a list of resources.

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09 Jan
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Responsible Fatherhood State Profile : Vermont

This fact sheet presents Vermont’s programs and strategies to promote parenting and responsible fatherhood. The profile also includes the state’s strategies to promote healthy marriage, strategies to enhance fathers’ economic stability, services and programs related to incarceration and reentry, and a list of resources.

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09 Jan
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Responsible Fatherhood State Profile : Virginia

This fact sheet presents Virginia’s programs and strategies to promote parenting and responsible fatherhood. The profile also includes the state’s strategies to promote healthy marriage, strategies to enhance fathers’ economic stability, services and programs related to incarceration and reentry, and a list of resources.

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