Report

For the Sake of the Kids: Strengthening Families in the Lone Star State

The crisis of marriage and family formation involves both economic and complex social factors. Children raised in non-intact families face numerous disadvantages, including higher poverty rates, poorer educational outcomes, and increased exposure to violence and substance abuse as compared to their peers with intact families. This Institute for Family Studies report focuses on family dynamics in Texas, identifies barriers to marriage and family formation, and proposes a pro-family policy agenda for the state.

Source
Partner Resources
State
Texas
Topics/Subtopics
Family Strengthening
Family Formation
Healthy Relationships and Marriage
Publication Date
2024-10-01
Section/Feed Type
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