09
Jan
Sexual Development and Sexual Behavior Problems in Children Ages 2-12
This Fact Sheet provides basic information about sexual development and problematic sexual behavior in children ages 2-12. (Author abstract)
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09
Jan
An Economic Framework and Selected Proposals for Demonstrations Aimed At Strengthening Marriage, Employment, and Family Functioning Outcomes
The primary purpose of this project is to bring evidence and policy development together by using theories, quantitative evidence, and ethnographic findings about the interactions between marriage, employment, and family functioning to formulate new approaches for programs and policies — approaches that can be tested with rigorously evaluated demonstrations. The focus of the analysis and […]
09
Jan
Testimony of Vicki Turetsky, Senior Staff Attorney, Center for Law and Social Policy before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and MeansU.S. House of Representatives
This testimony was given before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives. On April 27, 1999, Turetsky testified on ways to encourage poor mothers and fathers to work together to support and raise their children, including full distribution of child support to families receiving TANF. 8 pages.
09
Jan
What’s Love Got to Do with It? The Role of Healthy Couple Relationships and Marriages in Promoting Child, Family, and Community Well-being
There is an increasing focus on healthy couple relationships and marriages in family life education and Cooperative Extension programs. The research clearly indicates the ways in which healthy couple/marital functioning benefits individuals, children, and communities. Conversely, unhealthy couple relationships and marriages are clearly linked, both directly and indirectly, to adverse individual, family, and community outcomes. […]
09
Jan
Offering Relationship and Marriage Education in Your Community
Planning and implementing marriage and relationship education requires attention to the environment, the setting, potential participants, and the type of educational program to be delivered. However, often overlooked for program success are required technical skills and knowledge, development of an ethical vision, and the need for reciprocity and negotiation within the context of the community. […]
09
Jan
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 […]
09
Jan
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.
09
Jan
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 […]
09
Jan
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)