Families

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A group of people, or of some other animals, composed of parents and offspring.

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Domestic Violence

All acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that occur within the family or domestic unit, irrespective of biological or legal family ties, or between former or current spouses or partners, whether or not the perpetrator shares or has shared the same residence as the victim.

Family Resources

Military Families

Publications

Couples Considering a Blended Family

Kate Fogarty, Millie Ferrer, and Sara McCrea

Family Reunification Following Foster Care

Rosalyn Monroe and Victor W. Harris

Family Relationships in an Aging Society

Martie Gillen, Terry Mills, and Jenny Jump

Improving Savings, Health, and Happiness by Modifying How the Family Operates the Home

Randall A. Cantrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Promoting Positive Outcomes in Children Affected by Parental Alcohol Use Disorder

Courtney Pritchard and Victor W. Harris

This publication contains some useful information regarding the variety of risk factors that children exposed to parental Alcohol Use Disorder may face and protective factors that can help to promote positive outcomes and resilience. Written by Courtney Pritchard and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2025.