1. FAMILY THREATS AT PRESENT DIRECT ASSOCIATION ROMANIA

2. THIS IS A FAMILY

3. Family life survey What are the current strengths of family life? What are the current weaknesses of family life? What are the major threats to family life in the next decade? What could be the opportunities for a healthy family life? What can be done?

4. Family Strengths 1.Resilience 2.Spirituality Availability of support systems 3.Well-bonded families Value orientation toward family life 4.Material provisions are met 5.Participation in family activities

5. Family Weaknesses 1.Substance abuse 2.Poverty 3.Lack of parenting/life skills Lack of programs/resources (particularly in rural areas) 4. Economic stressors 5.Lack of relationship-building education

6. 7.Child abuse Criminal behavior by parents or family members Lack of employment opportunity 8.Divorce rates People having children too early (including teen parenting) 9.Domestic abuse 10.Children raised by non-parent because of parental absence

7. Threats to Families 1.Poverty 2.State budget reduction of social services 3.Substance abuse/addiction 4.Economic downturn 5.Generational cycles of dysfunction 6.Lack of adequate employment Lack of health care

8. 7.Child abuse/neglect/mortality rates Domestic violence 8.People having children too early Physical and sexual abuse 9.Lack of education/quality of education Poor health 10.Work and other commitments overtaking home life

9. Opportunities 1. Educated people. 2.Religious background. 3. Family support. 4. Associations involment. 5. Family orientated people.

10. How to Help

11. What can you do? We can help. We can improve. We can enjoy. We can care. We can communicate. We can assist. We can offer further support.

12. Due to a healthy family… 1. Communicates honestly, directly and thoughtfully. 2. Supports and affirms one another. 3. Maintains trust through reliability and consistency. 4. Practices respect for each other and for others. 5. Shares a sense of order and respon sabilities.

13. 6. Shares leisure time and a positive sense of humor. 7. Teaches traditions, values and right from wrong. 8. Shares attention among members in a balanced way. 9. Respects appropriate boundaries among each other. 10. Values service to others.

14. 11. Is flexible under stress. 12. Resolves disagreements without damaging words. 13. Is a system that is open to other people and new ideas. 14. Admits problems and seeks help from others. 15. Shares a sense of optimism for the future.

15. A HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE MEANS HEALTHY CHILDREN AND HEALTHY SOCIETY!

16. Thank you! Questions????