Family Policy

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Introduction to Family Policy
Families are affected by economic, political, and social policies. The concept of family policy, however, refers to the public directives, social laws, and programs that are aimed at promoting and enhancing marriage, reproduction, and care of children. The family policy also entails the protection and support of children and spouse as well as providing mechanisms for solving disputes in the family framework. The policies are usually initiated by the state. However, some nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) may focus on the development of programs and initiatives that favor the basic family unit. Such agencies are required to enforce the requirements, especially through child welfare organizations. This paper reviews resources from the internet to establish the various dynamics of the family policy.
The first resource is the Family Impact Institute (FII) that seeks to use research to develop family policies. FII provides both the policymakers and professionals with objective research that is solution oriented to address the various problems affecting the citizens. The Institute offers seminars that can be used to establish the greater use and build evidence necessary for decision-making. Similarly, FII offers resources to practitioners to aid in the undertaking of research on the family issues as well as a framework for the dissemination of findings.
The second resource is the National Partnership for Women and Families that advocates for the advancement of the major policy that affects women and families.

The organization is currently focusing on promoting reproductive health and rights, fairness in the workplace, and access to quality, affordable health care. Furthermore, the institution promotes policies that assist individuals in meeting the demands of dual aspects of life and work. The main lesson learned from the resource is the legal nature with which the family policies are approached. The resource is also essential in highlighting the necessity of legal defense in championing for the rights of women.
The third source is the Center for Family Policy and Research, the University of Missouri that seeks to develop effective policies relating to children, youth, and families. Some of the duties include undertaking and disseminating of evidence-based findings to inform the policymakers and hence the program development. The resource also works in communities to support and educate children, youth and families. Lesson learned from the resource includes the significance of research in the development of policies that serve and support families.
The fourth resource is the Children’s Defense Fund that focuses on child advocacy and research. The organization acts as a representative of the children since they cannot vote and speak for themselves. The resource is vital in the provision of and addressing the needs of poor children and other vulnerable youth in the American society. The lesson learned from the resource is the need to formulate and implement policies that address the rights and equality of the marginalized children in the society. The fifth source is the International Child Policy Website in which materials are provided on the regarding the safety of children. The website is a collection of resources that can be used as a framework for the protection of children. The lesson learned is that child protection is an undertaking that should be enforced through relevant policies.
From the reviewed resources my understanding of the definition of family policy is legal and social mechanisms that protect and support children and women as well as for forming the basis of family units.

Works Cited
Center for Family Policy and Research. “Center for Family Policy and Research | Human Development and Family Science | College of Human Environmental Sciences | University of Missouri.” Hdfs.missouri.edu. N.p., 2018. Web. 3 Oct. 2018.
Child Protection Policy. “Child Protection Policy | Children International.” Children International. N.p., 2018. Web. 3 Oct. 2018.
Children’s Defense Fund. “Home.” Children’s Defense Fund. N.p., 2018. Web. 3 Oct. 2018.
Family Impact Institute (FII). “Home.” Familyimpactseminars.org. N.p., 2018. Web. 3 Oct. 2018.
National Partnership for Women & Families “National Partnership for Women & Families.” Nationalpartnership.org. N.p., 2018. Web. 3 Oct. 2018.