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 Children of Immigrants Drive the Increase in America's Youth Population, but Almost Half Live in Low-Income Families (Press Release)

Updated with 2007 and 2008 American Community Survey data, the Children of Immigrants Data Tool can generate customized graphs and charts for every state and the District of Columbia. Statistics on 26 indicators include citizenship and the immigrant status (foreign vs. native-born) of children and their parents; children's race, ethnicity, and school enrollment; parents’ education and English proficiency; and family composition, income, work effort, homeownership, and food stamp receipt.

9) Marriage makes a comeback
Marriage makes a comeback. Marriage rates are on the rise, and divorce rate on the slide. However, a marriage is still quite a challenge so you'll need all the help and advice you can get. Our 99 essential tips at womenrepublic.co.uk ...

8) Fort Polk chaplain leads LNG marriage retreat
Leesville Daily Leader
It's worth it to work on your marriage and let them have something good," said Lt. Col. Dixey R. Behnken, Fort Polk, chaplain and keynote speaker at a ...

7) http://www.newsweek.com/2010/09/20/why-we-need-to-reimagine-masculinity.html

And  New York State Fathers Encouraged To Participate In "Dads Take ...
Dads and father figures are urged to accompany their children to school on Tuesday, September 21, as part of national healthy families and responsible fatherhood initiatives.

6) http://www.frc.org/eventregistration/the-advantages-of-faith-and-traditional-family-values-for-children# (9/23)

5) Adorable, Short Video for St. Louis Healthy Families | Slay and ...
By akordus
Video debuting at the Champions of Strong Marriage & Community event on September 16, 2010. Watch to see the importance of healthy relationships and the work St. Louis Healthy Families does to promote this in the community.

4) NWA Healthy Marriages | Greatest Hits for the Heart with Gary Smalley
Event Registration · Event Calendar · NWA Marriage Adventures. NWA Healthy Marriages. Events. Gary Smalley's Greatest Hits for the Heart ...

3) http://familyscholars.org/2010/09/18/the-marriage-gap-could-fewer-date-nights-mean-more-divorce/

2) Reversing the Ripple Effect

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
A Relationship Skills Education Program for Fathers, Couples and Families; Philadelphia , PA
Click for details and Register today!

1) Help Children Born into Poverty (Commentary)

In this commentary for Spotlight on Poverty, the authors address the issue that poverty often starts at birth, leading to unstable housing, schooling, and nutrition. As young adults, these children are more likely to drop out of school, have a child as a teen, and be underemployed. Taking action before the consequences of poverty accumulate is imperative. Health reform provides an opportunity for hospitals to connect poor families to insurance when a child is born. The United States can invest in poor children through social services as we invest in higher-income children through tax subsidies for homeownership and college.

And The Corner
National Review Online
There are two steps that the United States can take to help low-income couples build healthy marriages, and by so doing, break the cycle of poverty. ...

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.

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