Marriage

Adapting Healthy Marriage Programs for Disadvantaged and Culturally Diverse Populations: What are the issues?by CLASP. Since 2002, more than 300 healthy marriage programs have been funded by the Administration for Children and Families. While many initial concerns about this initiative have been lessened, an important question remains: can the programs be effective with populations more diverse than the white, middle-class, educated, engaged/married couples they have mostly served? This brief describes the types of program adaptation already underway, identifying key issues and challenges.

Out of Order? Factors Influencing the Sequence of Marriage and Childbirth Among Disadvantaged Americansby CLASP. This brief explores the attitudinal, experiential, economic, and social contexts in which disadvantaged parents have children and decide to marry or not marry. It also discusses the public policy implications of research on this topic.

Building Bridges Between the Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood, and Domestic Violence Movements: Issues, Concerns, and Recommendationsby CLASP. This brief explores how the healthy marriage, responsible fatherhood, and domestic violence communities can work together to promote the well-being of families and children. It explains some of the barriers to building bridges between the three communities, and it suggests issues around which cooperative work is possible.