1. FAMILIES

2. Family Forms Nuclear Family Single Parent Family Blended Family
Extended Family

3. Nuclear Family Consists of a husband, wife, and their children

4. Family headed by one parent
Single Parent
Family headed by one parent

5. Blended Family
If a single parent remarries, a blended family is formed. Blended families can include children of each spouse and new children of the couple

6. Extended Families The larger family group.
Includes children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins

7. Family Functions Meeting Physical Needs Promoting Intellectual Needs
Meeting Emotional Needs
Encouraging Social Skills
Instilling Moral Values

8. Family Life Cycle

9. Social Trends Affecting Families
Roles and Responsibilities
Smaller Families
Divorce and Remarriage
Single parent households
Longer life spans
Increased mobility
Advances in technology

10. Strengthening Families
Respect
Communication
Trust
Emotional Support
Sharing
Support Systems

11. Challenges Families Face
Changes in Employment
Financial Problems
Additions to the Family
Divorce
Remarriage and Blending
Teen Pregnancy
Health Changes
Death
Suicide
Drug and Alcohol Problems
Family Violence
Major Disasters

12. Sources of Help Family Other Adults you Trust Friends Support Groups
Agencies and Organizations
Professional Counselors

13. What is Your Role in Your Family
What is Your Role in Your Family? Complete How Strong is My Family Worksheet. Identify three actions you can take to make your family stronger.