What is Loving Families?

A program that helps couples’ strengthen their marriages so they will be strong parents and raise successful children.

Couples benefit from:

• Building skills that are essential to a healthy, stable marriage, such as communication, managing stress, resolving conflict, and parenting as a team
• Time together as a couple – the program provides free on-site child care! 
• A fun, supportive atmosphere where they can meet other married couples make friends
• Access to a wide range of support services, and staff who can help couples connect to resources

Through participation in Loving Families, couples will:

• Participate in a community group with other couples 1 time a week for 12 weeks
• Build a relationship with a Family Advocate who will work in partnership with them to match them with additional supports
• Have access to free child care during groups and help with transportation, as well other gifts to recognize their participation in the program. 

 Loving Families is part of a research project, so interested couples have a 50/50 chance of receiving services.  Even if they don’t get in, they can still participate in the study, and are given a monetary stipend for their time.

Who can participate?

Loving Families has a specific target audience:

• Married couples, 18 years or older

• The couple has children living in their home, or is expecting their first child.

• Both members of the couple are able to communicate fluently in English and or Spanish

How much does it cost?

It’s free!  And couples receive free childcare, transportation vouchers and other gifts that recognize their participation.

How do I sign up?

Email or call 206-362-6979