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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Is Marriage Good for Your Health?

This article reviews research on the health benefits of marriage and presents findings from a study that showed marital strife weakens the immune system and causes physical wounds to heal more slowly. An additional study is discussed that indicated when married people became single again they suffered a decline in physical health from which they […]

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We Asked…You Told Us. Marital Status

This series of bulletins shows the questions asked in the 1990 census and the answers that you, the American people, gave. Each bulletin focuses on a question or group of questions appearing on the 1990 census questionnaires. This bulletin provides responses to the 1990 United States census question concerning marital status. (Author abstract modified)

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Laying the Groundwork for Your Sustainability Plan: Tips from Springfield Urban League

The NRC spoke with Dorene Wright from the Springfield Urban League (SUL, or “”the League””), a 2006 CEY grantee, to understand how her organization will proceed with its sustainability plan. Ms. Wright emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability. It is easy to focus entirely on the financial aspects of sustainability, she said, […]

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When One Spouse Returns from Deployment: Tips for MRE Practitioners Working with Military Couples

Family priorities often must come second to military orders. When one spouse returns from deployment and begins the homecoming process, the couple may feel as if they are on an emotional rollercoaster. They may experience intense anticipation, anxiety, restlessness, impatience, and excitement. It is also typical to feel resentment, disappointment, frustration, and grief over losses […]

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Managing Your Marriage After Deployment

Welcome home from your military deployment! For the next few months, you may feel as if you are on an emotional rollercoaster, full of both excitement and anxiety. You may also experience feelings of resentment, disappointment, and frustration. Don’t worry–this emotional cycle is normal. The most important thing to keep in mind is that getting […]

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Relationship Education and Teen Pregnancy Prevention: What’s the Connection?

Children who grow up in single-parent families are more likely to be poor, have trouble in school, and become teen parents themselves. Additionally, children who are born to a mother who is a teenager, who hasn’t finished high school, and who isn’t married are nine times more likely to be poor than a child whose […]

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