These dramatic economic, social, and demographic changes have especially impacted the family.
Families are fundamental to the lifeblood and strength of our country and world.
They are the nurturer, care givers, role models, teachers, counselors, and instill values into their members. The family is the central core from which we prepare our children to assume the positions of leadership for the future. Adults and children have both struggled to maintain and foster positive growth. Families struggling against enormous odds have continued to search for new ways to strengthen the basic unit - the family. Healthy child development requires strong, nurturing, supportive families and every level of our society is affected when families fail to serve as the source of support and guidance they need to be to their children.