09 Jan
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Summary of Issues to be Considered for Program Leadership

This document outlines several important areas that program leaders should consider when developing services for Hispanic couples. Hispanic family researchers, national marriage researchers, and service providers discussed issues related to program leadership at a national forum convened by the Administration for Children and Families. This memo summarizes these discussions. Experts were convened on September 15 […]

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09 Jan
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Tips Sheet for Program Leaders

A summary of best practices for program leaders and facilitators is based on lessons learned from Hispanic researchers and practioners.

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09 Jan
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Is Marriage and Relationship Education Effective? : A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

Marriage and relationship education (MRE) recently has become a tool of public policy to help couples form and sustain healthy marriages. With increased public funds comes increased public scrutiny. In this meta-analytic study, we examined the effects of MRE on two common outcomes: relationship satisfaction/quality and relationship communication. A thorough search produced 133 codable reports […]

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09 Jan
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Welfare Reform : Building on Success

Mr. Howard Hendrick, Director, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, addresses Congress to share some of Oklahoma’s welfare reform successes, with a particular emphasis on family strengthening efforts consistent with the express purposes of TANF to promote marriage. Mr. Hendrick also proposes family strengthening strategies.

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