State Policies and Initiatives
Beyond Marriage Licenses: Efforts in States to Strengthen Marriage and Two-Parent Families
Covenant Marriage: A Fact Sheet
Oklahoma- Implementation of Within My Reach
Michigan- Healthy Marriages Healthy Relationships Demonstration- Grand Rapids, Michigan
Premarital Preparation Requirements in State Law
Second Chances: A Proposal to Reduce Unnecessary Divorce
State Legislative Efforts to Combat Divorce
State Policies to Promote Marriage (2005)
The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative: A Process Evaluation
Virginia Department of Social Services' Strengthening Families Initiative (SFI)
Review information from the NHMRC sponsored 2011 State Leaders Meeting here!
State Communication Examples
Products such as brochures, and advertisements are important tools for healthy marriage initiatives as they inform target populations about the availability of services, provide quick information and helpful tips, and raise awareness about supporting healthy marriage as a public goal and investment.
- Brochures- Brochures are often designed to provide an overview of a particular service offering, describe the focus and mission of a healthy marriage initiative, or offer quick tips and access to information.
- Advertisements, Billboards and Public Service Announcements
Used as part of media or public service campaigns, these materials are designed to raise awareness about healthy marriage, advertise a local program, or serve as reminders for local marriage celebrations.- Alabama- Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative
- California- Fresno Marriage Initiative
- Michigan- Both Parents Make a Difference
- Tennessee-
- Wyoming-
State Guidebooks
ALABAMA
The Alabama Marriage Handbook — Keys to a Healthy Marriage
LOUISIANA
Marriage Matters!: A Guide for Louisiana Couples
OKLAHOMA
UTAH
Should I Keep Trying to Work It Out? A Guidebook for Individuals