This help included the provision of more information, specialist counselling services, self-help groups, increased support from family and Church, and increased provision of integrated schools. Marriage guidance organisations should play a role in supporting those in a mixed marriage through providing information, specialist counselling services and also examining how they can support parents and enable them to become better parents who can accept their children's decisions and support them in their choice of partner. If this is not possible then perhaps there is a role for a new support group. Integrated schooling was the choice of a majority of our respondents where it was available. More integrated schools would provide further support to those in a mixed marriage.
All schools have a role to play in promoting more understanding of mixed marriage.
The Churches are in the best position to teach and guide their clergy in ways to better support such marriages. The Churches must attempt to standardise their procedures in the short term, and in the long term, seek to explore means of providing more support. If you have any questions or comments regarding the CAIN service please send an email message.