1. equal opportunity/ADA institution What is a Family ? Two or more persons who: share resources, share responsibility for decisions, share values and goals, and commit to one another over time Building Strong Families – Family Strengths Overhead #1

2. equal opportunity/ADA institution What Does a Family Do? Gives love (affection) Pools resources and shares responsibilities (economic cooperation ) Raises children to be responsible (socialization) Building Strong Families – Family Strengths Overhead #2

3. equal opportunity/ADA institution Who Does What? Roles 1.Housekeeper 2.Provider 3.Child-care 4.Child-socialization 5.Kinship 6.Help-giver 7.Recreational 8.Sexual Building Strong Families – Family Strengths Overhead #3

4. equal opportunity/ADA institution What Makes Families Strong? 1.Caring and appreciation 2.Time together 3.Encouragement 4.Commitment 5.Communication 6.Coping with change 7.Spirituality 8.Community and family ties 9.Clear roles Building Strong Families – Family Strengths Overhead #4