Purpose

The focus of this initiative is to help Hispanic couples to gain access to marriage education services, so that they can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to form and sustain a healthy marriage for the overall well-being of their children. This Program is in response to the National Hispanic Healthy Marriage Initiative, and the couple's participation is entirely voluntary.

 

 Classes and workshops

1. Elements of a Healthy Marriage
2. Stages in a Couple’s Relationship
3. Communication
4. Anger Management
5. Stress Management
6. Peer Pressure
7. Credit and Debt Management
8. Values
9. Problem Solving
10. Self-esteem
11. The Parenting Factor
12. Media Influence
13. How to Buy a Home
14. Conflict Resolution
15. Domestic Violence
16. Effective Time Management

 

 

Outcomes and services:

• Weekly sessions

• 2 Hour interactive presentations

• An approved curriculum covering 16 topics

• Male & Female Presenters

• Presentations by other community services

• Early Childhood Education for the young ones, who receive the same topics as their parents adapted to their age

• Field trips

• Refreshments

• Mileage reimbursement

• Certificate of completion

 We provide diverse additional services available to couples enrolled in the program: Child care, youth support, and also family orientation with Dr. Samuel Puccio. We also offer light meals or snacks and mileage reimbursement up to 12 miles.