09
Jan
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence
This fact sheet provides a basic overview of intimate partner violence. It is intended for the general public. (Author abstract)
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09
Jan
Oklahoma Marriage Initiative Workshop: Short Report
The Welfare Peer TA Network sponsored a multi-State TA event on July 15-16, 2003, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This event was co-coordinated with Public Strategies, the public relations firm that manages the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative. The Administration for Children and Families’ Region VI, VII and IX Offices provided additional support, ensuring this event met State […]
09
Jan
Welfare Reform: TANF Provisions Related to Marriage and Two-Parent Families
The impact of welfare policies on discouraging or encouraging marriage has long been a topic of discussion. Welfare programs, by providing single parents with the economic means to support their children, are thought to discourage marriage by their nature. The negative economic effects of single motherhood are well-known. In 2000, the poverty rate for children […]
09
Jan
Oklahoma Marriage Initiative Statewide Baseline Survey
This research project was conducted as part of the evaluation for the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative. In 1999 Governor Frank Keating announced the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative, with the objective of reducing the divorce rate in Oklahoma by 1/3 by the year 2010. One aim of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative is to change the culture of support […]
09
Jan
Strengthening Families First: Technical Assistance Meeting. Final Report
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is exploring ways to promote Healthy Marriage Initiatives in the State of Alabama. Endeavoring to fulfill this mission, Alabama sought and received assistance from the Welfare Peer Technical Assistance (TA) Network to send a representative from the Family Assistance Partnership in Alabama. With the support of Ramona Warren, Team […]
09
Jan
Statement of Robert Rector, Senior Research Fellow Domestic Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation, Before the Sub-committee on Human Resources Of the Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, February 10, 2005
In this testimony before the Subcommittee on Human Resources of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, the benefits of the proposed Healthy Marriage Initiative are discussed. It begins by summarizing key provisions of the proposed initiative and noting research findings that indicate marriage skill education programs are effective in increasing couple […]
09
Jan
Evaluation Resource Guide for Responsible Fatherhood Programs
Intended to assist organizations who have received federal funding for Responsible Fatherhood programming, this guide provides information on the evaluation of Responsible Fatherhood initiatives. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of program evaluation and presents the reasons for evaluating a project; what information organizations can expect to gain; and how to use evaluation information to inform […]
09
Jan
Implementation Resource Guide for Social Service Programs: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Programming
This resource guide is designed to assist social service programs in developing evidence-based programs. It begins by explaining concepts underpinning evidence-based practice and highlighting the use of practices that have demonstrated efficacy in improving participant outcomes. Evidence-based programming is defined as specific programmatic activities and processes which appear to be related to positive outcomes for […]
09
Jan
How to Form a Healthy Marriage and Relationship Coalition. How-To Guide
There are many healthy marriage coalitions operating across the county. However, coalitions can be very different in regards to how they meet, the goals they set, and the membership they serve. This How-to Guide explores some issues for consideration and identifies specific steps necessary to build a healthy marriage/relationship coalition. It is written for those […]
09
Jan
Testimony of Wade F. Horn, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Department of Health and Human Services, Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Children and Families, U.S. Senate, April 28, 2004
In this testimony before the Subcommittee on Children and Families of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the benefits of President Bush’s proposed Healthy Marriage Initiative are discussed. The important role of the federal government in supporting the formation and stability of healthy marriages is explained, as well as the link […]