Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant 90FE0112. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

A healthy marriage is the best foundation for raising children.

Strong marriages contribute to a healthy, stable, satisfying life.

Healthy Marriages & Family Formation - Reduces Poverty -Reduces Child Abuse & Neglect

Healthy Marriages & Family Formation -Prevents Costly Social Service Interventions -Increases Job Stability

Strong marriages are a major factor in raising healthy successful children

Marriage is associated with better physical health

Marriage is associated with better physical health, greater financial security

Marriage is associated with better physical health, greater financial security, more contentment in life, and more satisfying sex.

“couples who participate in marriage education/enrichment programs have better communication skills…

“couples who participate in marriage education/enrichment programs have better communication skills, higher levels of marital satisfaction, better parenting skills…

“couples who participate in marriage education/enrichment programs have better communication skills, higher levels of marital satisfaction, better parenting skills, and increased stability than couples who do not participate.” (Webb, 2008)

Marriage for Keeps is a marriage education program.

Educational classes (not therapy or counseling) for married couples including common law -All types of marriages can benefit

Spend 2 hours a week with your spouse having fun Learn more about each other and how to keep a marriage great

Enhance your ability to: Manage your money Deal with conflict Raise children Communicate

Meal provided $50 in gift cards Drawings for gifts All at no cost to the couple

What couples are saying about Marriage for Keeps: “We enjoyed attending each session because it taught us about how we communicated and gave us the skills to immediately improve our lives.”

What couples are saying about Marriage for Keeps: “It helped us create a more positive and loving atmosphere in our home.”

What couples are saying about Marriage for Keeps: “In today’s world it is hard to slow down from daily life and commit to a program like this, but it has been, by far, the best investment we have made in our relationship.”

What couples are saying about Marriage for Keeps: “It helped us create a more positive and loving atmosphere in our home.”

Classes are now forming Call now to reserve your spot – space is limited or stop by Marriage for Keeps 708 N. Main Garden City, KS