Does marriage still perform a valuable role in today’s society? Or, is it just another quaint tradition or something only a privileged few seek and attain?

Join Kay Reed, Executive Director of The Dibble Institute, as she shares recent trends in family formation; explores the most recent data on marriage, cohabitation, and single parenting; and brings it back to what matters to children. Explore ways to integrate these skills and concepts about building healthy relationships into your programs, sometimes in unexpected ways.

Objectives:

Webinar participants will be able to:

1. Describe current marriage trends and adolescents’ views of marriage.
2. Identify current research questions in the field.
3. Communicate why family form matters to adults, youth, and children.

Presenters: Kay Reed, President and Executive Director, The Dibble Institute

Who should attend: Healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood grantees, healthy relationship program staff, child abuse prevention advocates, mental health practitioners, family stabilization coaches, and employability specialists.

When: Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 4:00 pm Eastern/1:00 pm Pacific

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: Free!

Resources:

• January 2021 Webinar Slides
• Reading List