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Family, Food & Housing

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We work with families – in their community, workplace, and home – and the professionals that serve them. Our research-based educational programs and products help families make informed decisions for better health, financial security, and well-being.

See Our Programs list for Family, Food & Housing.

Features

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Youth Issues: Affluenza

Teach a lesson on affluenza, the epidemic related to the dogged pursuit of the American dream, to youth.

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Parents and Teens Talking About Alcohol

The latest Teen Talk Take and Teach CD discusses issues and family values related to alcohol use.

Food and Money

Eat Healthy For Less

Tips, worksheets, videos and more are to help your family stay healthy during challenging economic times by spending less.

Our Initiatives

Families in Tough Times — Resources for families who are experiencing, avoiding or recovering from tough times.

Our Programs

Family Relations

  • Families with Teens—Strengthens parent-teen relationships by improving communication and decision-making skills.
  • Parent Education—Builds strong parent-child relationships through positive discipline and parenting skills.
  • Parents Forever—Provides training and resources for divorcing and never-been-married parents who are separating.

Family Resource Management

Health, Nutrition & Food Safety

Housing & Housing Technology

  • RentWise—Provides training and resources for tenants of rental properties and their property managers
  • Housing Technology—Improve buildings' quality, efficiency, environmental health, and durability.

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