Advancing Place-Based, Practice-Driven,
Family Strengthening Policy

Welcome to the Family Strengthening Policy Center!

The Center aims to make family strengthening a priority by mainstreaming neighborhood-based, family-centered practices, programs and policy.  By leveraging the National Human Services Assembly's network of 80 health and human service member organizations, the Center's objective is to promote family policy that contributes to family economic and social empowerment.

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Building a Foundation for Family Economic Success  1/7/2010
Since 2002, the nonprofits participating in The Working Poor Families Project have helped generate or preserve over $2.5 billion in state investments in low-income working families.
Act to Support Job Growth Approved  1/7/2010
Last month the House approved "The Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010" (H.R. 2847).
Early Intervention Helps Disabled Workers Maintain Employment  1/7/2010
Individuals with potentially disabling conditions have distinct health care needs that, if left unmet, can lead to the onset of a disability and enrollment in a federal disability benefit program.
Tax Credits for Families  1/7/2010
NWLC has put together tax credit resources for parents, advocates and service providers.
The National Community Tax Coalition  1/7/2010
This coalition seeks to improve the economic well being of low- and moderate-income individuals, families, and communities by building a  movement to dramatically increase access to tax credits and benefits.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities EITC Toolkit  1/7/2010
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities EITC Toolkit provides all materials necessary to get an EITC awareness and enrollment campaign aimed at reaching constituents up and running in your organization or community.

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A Proud Partner of the Annie E. Casey Foundation

Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Family Strengthening Policy Center was created with generous support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation as part of the Foundation's Neighborhood Transformation/Family Development and Making Connections initiatives.  Learn more about Making Connections and how communities across the country are putting family strengthening principles into action.

Strategies for Promoting the 3 Fundamentals of Strong Families
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Strategies for Promoting the 3 Fundamentals of Strong Families

Strategies for nurturing relationships, quality support systems, and financial stability.

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