10) Strengthening Fragile Families
“Fatherhood, Marriage, and Families Innovation Fund.” Rather than making grants to community-based organizations, the federal government would allocate ...
www.futureofchildren.org/.../events/events-10262010.pdf

9) In economic downturn, an uptick in couples living together before marriage
Washington Post
The only thing missing, it seems, is the marriage. "We plan on getting married," Peltier said, "when money permits." It's a common story growing more common ...

And 6 Smart Ways to Stop Money Stress in Your Marriage
San Francisco Chronicle
No wonder Parade's 2008 survey on marriage found that money was the leading cause of marital fights. But with the economy plagued by a deepening recession, ...

8) Why Empathy Really Matters
hitched
Why it's important to not only show empathy for your children to see, but express it toward one another to help strengthen your marriage. ...

And idealist.org - Technical Research Assistant/Analyst (0102-79)
... and analyzing data for a large-scale, multi-site, multi-year rigorous test of marriage education programs for low-income married couples. ...

And http://www.mdrc.org/

and http://www.lovematterstome.org/

7) New taskforce aims to get fathers more involved
Sun-Sentinel
The Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida began work just a few months ago. Chairwoman Holly Zwerling leads the task force. She is a longtime marriage and ...

And Press Releases - News Room - Johanns Applauds Grant Funding To ...
Johanns Applauds Grant Funding To Support Fatherhood Initiative In Nebraska. WASHINGTON. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) today applauded grant funding that will ...

6) Visiting expert to reveal marriage pitfalls UQ News Online The ...
Professor Markman and his team's researchbased marriage education program PREPPrevention and Relationship Enhancement Program has been used and tested in a ...

5) Interactive Mapping from the USDA: Who Gets Food Stamps? » and http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/

4) November is Military Family Month

 http://cs.mhf.dod.mil/content/dav/mhf/QOL-Library/MHF/257960.html

And http://www.healthymarriageinfo.org/collections-by-topic/in-the-military-relationships-and-marriage-

3) http://familyscholars.org/2010/11/03/daddys-little-girl/ and http://familyscholars.org/2010/11/04/an-introduction-and-a-new-look-at-divorce/

And Children whose parents split are NINE times more likely to commit crime | Mail Online

2) Better Marriages Fiesta July 7-10, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM

 Proposals are now being accepted for presenting a workshop, offering training, exhibiting and/or advertising. Forms are available at http://www.bettermarriages.org/?register . Simply click on Presenter and Exhibitor Forms to submit your proposal online before November 15.

1) Smart Marriages®: Hatching / Bill Coffin / Marriage Fiesta Nov 15 ...
By Diane
Bill Coffin, Special Assistant for Marriage Education at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at Health and Human Services (HHS) since 2002, has announced that he will retire at the end of December, 2010. ...

And next year I’ll have more time for surfing http://web.resourceshelf.com/go/resourceblog/61655 and Interactive: Visualizing NFL Statistics »

And going back to school http://chronicle.com/article/The-Invisible-Curriculum/125197/

And days like http://stats.washingtonpost.com/cbk/scoreboard.asp?conf=-1&day=20101116

And If I Only Had Time « Marriage.com.au

Bill Coffin

Special Assistant for Marriage Education

ACF/HHS

370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC  20447

(202)260-1550(o);

Bill.Coffin@acf.hhs.gov

…We, Government Leaders, invite colleagues and citizens from every political party to engage in renewed

efforts to pursue laws and public policies that promote the well-being of marriages and families…(Excerpt from http://www.hamptonu.edu/ncaamp/proclamation/)

A Guide to Low-Cost Curricula and Resources: Marriage and Relationship, Fatherhood and Parenting,
and Financial Education available at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/pdf/curricula_resources_guide_121509.pdf

 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage 

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/doc/ACF_Curriculum_Assessment_Guide.doc

http://learning.hhs.gov/elearning/cop.asp

Why Marriage Matters, 26 Conclusions from the Social Sciences

#1 Marriage increases the likelihood that fathers and mothers have good relationships with their children.

#26 A child who is not living with his or her own two married parents is at greater risk for child abuse.

http://center.americanvalues.org/?p=7

For previous editions of HM Links & Clips see http://billcoffin.org

10) The Supporting Healthy Marriage Evaluation Early Lessons from the ...  (Here’s the MDRC report I sent last week—BC)
Designing a Marriage Education Demonstration and Evaluation for Low Income Married Couples · Married and Poor Basic Characteristics of Economically...
www.mdrc.org/publications/572/overview.html

9) Rehab Centers - What is the difference between marriage education ...
By Rehabilitator
Relationship expert Tim Gardner explains the difference between marriage education and marriage therapy. Video Rating: 0 / 5.

8) http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2010/10/22/andrew-cherlin-on-the-declining-dominance-of-marriage/

And Financial Arrangements and Relationship Quality in Low-Income Couples (pages 408–423)  

from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/fare.2010.59.issue-4/issuetoc

7)

And http://www.socialmediacouple.com/

6) Event Calendar Policy | National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
... Head Start Association; National Healthy Marriage Resource Center; African- American Healthy Marriage Initiative; Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiative ...

And http://www.fathering.org/Default.asp and http://www.fathers.com/ and FatherMag.com now comes in two editions. See also:
Family Strife Edition: Divorce, Custody and Child Support (which edition would you prefer?—BC)

5) http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/contemplating-divorce/200910/five-needs-every-marriage-has

And

1) Update---my daughter was in the top 2% of age group.

And no I don’t have any plans yet for 2011

And Why Marriage Matters, 26 Conclusions from the Social Sciences

#1 Marriage increases the likelihood that fathers and mothers have good relationships with their children.

http://center.americanvalues.org/?p=7

Bill Coffin

Special Assistant for Marriage Education

ACF/HHS

370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC  20447

(202)260-1550(o);

Bill.Coffin@acf.hhs.gov

…We, Government Leaders, invite colleagues and citizens from every political party to engage in renewed

efforts to pursue laws and public policies that promote the well-being of marriages and families…(Excerpt from http://www.hamptonu.edu/ncaamp/proclamation/)

For previous editions of HM Links & Clips see http://billcoffin.org

10) Can an iPhone App Save Your Marriage? http://healthland.time.com/2010/11/01/can-an-iphone-app-save-your%C2%A0marriage/

9) Thanksgiving Family Survival Guide 2010
The Fatherhood Channel
In marriage education classes and trainings I've taught nationwide, I often talk about ... In relationship and marriage education classes, we encourage ...

8) Married couples begin to grow bored with each other after ten years and 11 months, according to researchers reports the Daily Mail. Their survey suggests that after a decade of marriage the romance has often died and partners have become fed up with their daily routine. (HT Dave of weekly UK update)

7) 2-in-2-1 - Books - The Cost of Family Breakdown
... of a National Marriage Project on the lines of the American model and the establishment and strengthening of existing programmes for marriage education, ...

And A PRELIMINARY GUIDE - Making Distinctions Among Different Types of Intimate Partner Violence

6) 101 Ideas To Strengthen Marriage: Featuring Hampton University ...
Determinethelong-termeffectiveness of current marriage education programs, ... Determine the active ingredients in effective marriage education programs in

And Iav The Consequences Of Marriage For African Americans | Fact Center
And Unwed Childbearing IAV Why Marriage The Dibble Fund For Marriage Education 2003 The Costly Consequences Of Marriages In LowIncome AfricanAmerican ...
www.factcenter.net/.../iav-the-consequences-of-marriage-for-a...

And http://www.weddedblissinc.com/Wedded_Bliss_Foundation/Welcome.html

5) 5 Ways to Find Time for Your Spouse - A marvelous Monday read ...
AU College of Human Sciences-Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative wrote a note titled 5 Ways to Find Time for Your Spouse - A marvelous Monday read ...
www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=439519225582...

And http://www.neillneill.com/116/healthy-marriage-some-advice-about-the-five-conditions-of-a-lasting-healthy-marriage/

4) The Wyoming Healthy Marriage Initiative
Second Half of Marriage - Dates Pending, Check back soon! CASPER 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Four 2 hour classes. Dinner is served FREE! ...

And Healthy Marriage (Spot 1 Of 3) | Your Marriage Intimacy
We can help you understand Healthy Marriage (Spot 1 Of 3) with content from around the world. Check it out.

And http://www.camarriage.com/partners/partnerscategory.ashx?nv=6&cid=16

3) Community Education Programs Serving Couples in Stepfamilies: A ...
A conceptual framework for marriage education programs for stepfamily couples ... Meeting the needs of stepfamily couples in marriage education services. ...
www.joe.org/joe/2010october/rb1.php

And Marital Issues Buried in the Sofa

2) http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-science-success/201011/two-things-you-need-and-one-you-dont-happy-marriage

And in light of http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion/4264080/Enough-already-information-overload

Enough already: information overload [Stuff]

I will curate Links and Clips only twice a week (till the end of Dec when I will retire)

1) This week’s background music at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9mf

 And my daughter did great again running the Marine Corps Marathon (3:34, top 7% of her female age group)

And only question now is will the Giants win it all tonight or go home to do it mid week in SF? (Sorry Larry/R6)

Bill Coffin

Special Assistant for Marriage Education (1/2002-12/2010)

ACF/HHS

370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC  20447

(202)260-1550(o);

Bill.Coffin@acf.hhs.gov

…We, Government Leaders, invite colleagues and citizens from every political party to engage in renewed

efforts to pursue laws and public policies that promote the well-being of marriages and families…(Excerpt from http://www.hamptonu.edu/ncaamp/proclamation/)

A Guide to Low-Cost Curricula and Resources: Marriage and Relationship, Fatherhood and Parenting,
and Financial Education available at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/pdf/curricula_resources_guide_121509.pdf

 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage 

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/doc/ACF_Curriculum_Assessment_Guide.doc

http://learning.hhs.gov/elearning/cop.asp

Why Marriage Matters, 26 Conclusions from the Social Sciences

#1 Marriage increases the likelihood that fathers and mothers have good relationships with their children.

#26 A child who is not living with his or her own two married parents is at greater risk for child abuse.

http://center.americanvalues.org/?p=7

For previous editions of HM Links & Clips see http://billcoffin.org

First time ever in Orange County . . .  an opportunity you won't want to miss, and the best holiday gift to give to your partner

10) Strengthening Fragile Families
Brookings Institution
Most of the programs provide marriage education for low-income couples, but some conduct marriage education for high school students, others provide divorce ...

(Event http://www.brookings.edu/events/2010/1027_fragile_families.aspx )

9) NFL Wives Nuture Marriage to Reduce Cheating
ABC News
"We were wondering how we could keep this marriage fresh and fun and rewarding." The wives also want to create a haven for committed couples – so their ...

8) Assume Love: Marriage Central: Singapore Supports Its Marriages
Enjoy Being Married. Visit our marriage education resource guide; Learn about our free teleclasses · Archives. Select a Month...

And Younger couples working harder at marriages
AsiaOne
By Joy Fang YOUNGER newly hitched couples tend to want to work harder at their marriage than those who have been married much longer, a survey found. ...

7) Survey Reveals Dads Face Challenges Maintaining Health and Friendships
PR Newswire (press release)
CINCINNATI, Oct. 26, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- While fatherhood is a major developmental period for all men, a recent study reveals the extent to which younger ...

6) The marriage platform
Baltimore Sun
"Half of cohabiting couples said they were 'testing' the relationship or were in a 'trial marriage.' However, that's a myth. Cohabitation is more like a ...

5) The theme for the Spring issue of NCFR member magazine, NCFR Report, will be "Couples."  Do you have some of your work as a researcher, practitioner or educator that you'd like to share?  Please write the editor to talk about your idea and to obtain the submission guidelines at nancygonzalez@ncfr.org. The deadline is December 21, 2010.

4) I Am ME Edward Bastille New Hampshire « Fatherhood Channel ...
Marriage Education is touching the lives of couples families and children across the countryI Am ME profiles individuals and couples teaching relationship ...
fatherhoodchannel.com/.../i-am-me-edward-bastille-new-hamp...

3) The Mating Game

http://nyti.ms/9QtFpa

And Would you like a wife with that? McDonald's offers weddings | CNNGo.com

2) http://www.engagedmarriage.com/time-management/what-are-you-willing-to-give-up#comments

1)I was 8 when they last won the World Series http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/sf/history/index.jsp

Bill Coffin

Special Assistant for Marriage Education

ACF/HHS

370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW Washington, DC  20447

(202)260-1550(o);

Bill.Coffin@acf.hhs.gov

…We, Government Leaders, invite colleagues and citizens from every political party to engage in renewed

efforts to pursue laws and public policies that promote the well-being of marriages and families…(Excerpt from http://www.hamptonu.edu/ncaamp/proclamation/)

A Guide to Low-Cost Curricula and Resources: Marriage and Relationship, Fatherhood and Parenting,
and Financial Education available at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/pdf/curricula_resources_guide_121509.pdf

 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage 

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage/doc/ACF_Curriculum_Assessment_Guide.doc

http://learning.hhs.gov/elearning/cop.asp

Why Marriage Matters, 26 Conclusions from the Social Sciences

#1 Marriage increases the likelihood that fathers and mothers have good relationships with their children.

#26 A child who is not living with his or her own two married parents is at greater risk for child abuse.

http://center.americanvalues.org/?p=7

For previous editions of HM Links & Clips see http://billcoffin.org

Donations can be sent to our office at:

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or via the web at:

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We thank you in advance for your support!

10) Top 10 Ways to Embark on a Stronger Marriage « Stronger Marriage Blog
By strongermarriage
Stronger Marriage Blog. Helping People Form & Sustain a Healthy & Enduring Marriage. « How Long Should We Keep Trying to Work It Out? Top 10 Ways to Embark on a Stronger

And http://www.counselingonlinesite.com/2010/10/ten-indicators-of-a-healthy-marriage-by-martha-filipic/ (Ted is now at UGA)

9) http://www.operationus.org/library/articles/bakerblog/323-why-its-hard-to-talk-about-the-value-of-marriage.html

8) http://www.familyminute.com/article/marriage-conversation-starters

And

7) Please join the HUD Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for our conference call with Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan and Joshua DuBois, executive director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. 

 Time for the call: October 26^th, 2010 from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Eastern Time. 

 DIAL : (800) 288-9626

TITLE: “Ask the HUD Secretary” Conference Call

6) Relationships
What Is Relationship/Marriage Education? Marriage education is the foundation of information designed to help individuals and couples achieve life long, ...
makinglovebettertwogether.com/Relationships.html

And

5) Amy Chan: First Comes Love, Then Comes...
By Amy Chan
Marriage is something that I know I want eventually. I know this so much that I usually bring it up in the beginning of the dating process, to see if my potential boyfriend has the same vision. ... While I understand that a legal contract doesn't necessarily make a relationship or bond suddenly more committed, I do believe that a healthy couple making such vows to each other can take the relationship to the next level of commitment. I'm aware that divorce rates are higher ...
The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/

4) http://familyscholars.org/2010/10/26/the-marriage-gap-and-nonmarital-childbearing/

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