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Hughes, Robert, Jr.; Bowers, Jill R.; Mitchell, Elissa Thomann; Curtiss, Sarah; Ebata, Aaron T. – Family Relations, 2012
Although numerous online family life education programs have been developed over the past few years, there has been little discussion about best practices in the development of these programs. This article presents a framework to assist family life educators in the development and improvement of online programs from the initial problem analysis…
Descriptors: Prevention, Instructional Design, Program Content, Best Practices
Padrós, Marta; Sànchez-Busqués, Sònia; Lalueza, José Luis; Crespo, Isabel – International Journal for Research on Extended Education, 2014
School failure and early school dropout particularly affect members of certain minority groups such as the gypsy population. The obstacles that must be overcome for the members of these groups appear to be related to the discontinuities between the values and goals of community family life and those of the school. This article presents an analysis…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Dropouts, Academic Failure, Program Development
Bridgeland, John M.; Milano, Jessica A. – Civic Enterprises, 2012
There are millions of youth ages 16 to 24 who are out of school and out of work. They cost the nation billions of dollars every year and over their lifetimes in lost productivity and increased social services. They also represent an opportunity for the nation to tap the talents of millions of potential leaders and productive workers at a time when…
Descriptors: Out of School Youth, Unemployment, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropouts
Andrade, Sally J., Ed. – 1983
The primary objectives of this resource book are to increase family life educators' knowledge and understanding of Latinos and to encourage advocacy by Latinos for appropriate family life programs in their communities. English and Spanish versions of the same text are included. There are six chapters. Chapter 1 outlines the book's objectives and…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Demography, Ethnic Groups, Family Life
Payne, Deborah; Nakato, Margaret; Nabalango, Caroline – Rural Society, 2008
Water collection in rural areas of Uganda is left primarily to women and children. Katosi Women Development Trust, an NGO based in rural Uganda has focused on addressing the gender-linked issue of increased water sources near the home through the construction of rain water collection tanks. In an effort to improve the income of members as well as…
Descriptors: Water, Income, Females, Masonry
Puentes, William J.; Wassel, Melanie – Journal of School Nursing, 2003
This article describes an intervention known as the Peer Family Life Education Project that was designed as an alternate delivery method of an established family life education curriculum in an urban middle school setting. The factors contributing to sexual risk behaviors by urban adolescent populations are identified. A review of previous efforts…
Descriptors: Health Education, Family Life Education, Family Life, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor. – 1996
Intended as a resource for California community colleges and districts in assessing and improving family and consumer science (FCS) programs, this program plan provides information on current trends affecting the delivery of FCS programs and guidelines for assessing and developing new comprehensive or specialized programs. Following letters of…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Child Development, Clothing Instruction, Community Colleges

Edelman, Marian Wright – Childhood Education, 1978
Presents an overall assessment of 1977 federal policies pertaining to child advocacy, a description of the effect of these policies on family life, and general guidelines for the concerned layman. (CM)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Cultural Awareness, Family Life, Government Role

Herr, Judith; Zimmerman, Karen W. – Journal of Home Economics, 1982
Home economics programs must be reexamined in light of the increasing number of dual-career families. New programs tailored to meet their needs help to keep home economics on the cutting edge. Home economists must be flexible, creative, and willing to meet the challenges. (JOW)
Descriptors: Family Life, Family Planning, Family Problems, Home Economics Education
Domino, Valerie A.; Carroll, Kathy – Schools in the Middle, 1994
Recognizing that families are a powerful force in preventing or intervening in negative youth behaviors, the Gridely (Arizona) Middle School's substance abuse/intervention team launched a program to promote the positive aspects of family life. Family week activities included a local teen theater presentation featuring vignettes on timely topics,…
Descriptors: Family Life, Family School Relationship, Intermediate Grades, Intervention
Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1964
RESOURCE MATERIAL IS PROVIDED FOR USE IN DEVELOPING A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MANAGEMENT AIDES, PERSONS WHO ASSIST HOUSING MANAGERS OF LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES IN ORIENTING RESIDENTS TO LIVING IN A NEW ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE IS TO PREPARE TRAINEES TO ESTABLISH WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE OF VARYING BACKGROUNDS, INTERPRET…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Family Life, Home Management, Housing Management Aides
Gibbs, Elsie, Ed. – 1978
This handbook is a resource tool designed to assist Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) staff and lay leaders of local communities in planning and developing programs for their constituents. Materials included consist of excerpted information from various sources. An attempt has been made to present a total family concept that provides a…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Youth, Blacks, Child Development
Hopkins, George R. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Because today's families tend to be scattered geographically, children are less likely to interact with grandparents and other older adults. A volunteer coordinator describes the enriching experiences stimulated by a senior pen- pal program in Staten Island (New York) schools involving third graders and senior citizens. (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Elementary Education, Family Life, Intergenerational Programs
Baroda Univ. (India). Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies. – 1990
Deliberations at a national symposium on new directions in human development and family studies in the Indian context focused on: (1) assessment of the knowledge base; (2) identification of gaps in substantive content and scope for improving methodology; (3) delineation of research needs with special attention to gender issues; and (4) preparation…
Descriptors: Conferences, Developing Nations, Family Life, Foreign Countries

Brotherson, Mary Jane; Goldstein, Beth L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1992
Analysis of focus group discussions, involving 21 family members (having young children with disabilities) and 19 professionals, identified issues associated with families' use of time in the area of needed supports and time as a constraint. Implications are discussed in relation to developing early intervention programs. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Life, Focus Groups