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Summary of Issues to Consider When Working With Recent Immigrants

This document highlights common factors experienced by immigrant couples that can be beneficial and strenuous to the couple relationship. It also includes specific issues program developers should consider when working with recent, Spanish-speaking immigrant couples residing in the United States. The recommendations in this memo are drawn from discussions at the Supporting Healthy Marriage and […]

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Tips Sheet for Marriage Education Curriculum Adaptation

In order to effectively serve the Hispanic population, program developers must ensure that marriage education curricula are adapted to reach Hispanic couples. Not all existing marriage education curricula need extensive adaptation to achieve this. In some cases, only minor modifications may be necessary for a curriculum to be culturally specific and relevant. This tips sheet […]

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What is the Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiative (HHMI)?

The HHMI is a focused strategy within the Healthy Marriage Initiative. The goal of the HHMI is to address the unique cultural, linguistic, demographic, and socio-economic needs of children and families in Hispanic communities. (Author abstract)

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Domestic Violence Protocol for the Community Healthy Marriage Project: Site Specific DV Protocol – Example 1

This site-specfic protocol was developed for the Community Healthy Marriage Project, located in an urban community and serving predominently low-income, African-American and Latino unwed couples who are about to become parents. The lead agency is a multi-service community-based organization that has for many years provided a wide range of supports to low-income families, including crisis […]

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Marriage Education for Couples Becoming Parents. (Part of Education & Communication / African American Healthy Marriage Initiative)

The transition to parenthood, especially with a first child, creates a fundamental life change for the couple involved. The transition requires couples to adapt their relationship and individual roles, improve their communication skills, and contend with their existing life responsibilities while assuming responsibility for a child. Expectant couples are naturally concerned about the well-being of […]

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Strengthening Families in the Korean/Asian Immigrant Community

This white paper on “”Strengthening Families in the Korean/Asian Immigrant Community”” has been prepared for the Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor in support of Secretary Elaine Chao’s goals for a secure workforce, a prepared workforce, and a competitive workforce. Prior research indicates that domestic violence impacts a victim’s ability to seek and retain employment. […]

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Summary of Issues to be Considered in Program Implementation

This memo summarizes themes and guidance on the topics of engaging Hispanic families, developingprogram structures, and establishing trust with program participants as it relates to marriage programs asdiscussed during the Administration for Children and Families Hispanic Healthy Marriage Researchmeeting. The findings and recommendations in this memo are drawn from discussions at the SupportingHealthy Marriage and […]

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Gender Norms and the Role of the Extended Family

This memo outlines issues raised regarding traditional Hispanic gender roles and the importance of the extended family as presented during the Administration for Children and Families Hispanic Healthy Marriage Research meeting. The findings and recommendations in this memo are drawn from discussions at the Supporting Healthy Marriage and Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiative Joint Research Meeting […]

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Summary of Issues to be Considered in Curriculum Adaptations

When providing marriage and relationship education to Hispanic couples, practitioners must be aware of a multitude of cultural components that influence how couples will respond to a curriculum, or if the curriculum will even be effective as a learning device. Adaptations must be made on a variety of issues to ensure that the concepts and […]

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Frequently Asked Questions: Asian Americans and Marriage

In 2004, 14 million people in the United States reported having an Asian heritage, making up percent of the U.S. population. Given this large and growing population, Asian American marriage is an important topic. This fact sheet contains answers to some common questions about Asian Americans and marriage, using findings from scientifically sound research. Research […]

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