Strengthening Families: Social Connections
A group of women talking.
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Keywords

FY1244

How to Cite

Forthun, Larry F., Samantha Carannante, and David C. Diehl. 2011. “Strengthening Families: Social Connections: FCS2305/FY1244, 12/2011”. EDIS 2011 (12). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1244-2011.

Abstract

Whether it is family members, neighbors, friends, or coworkers, it is vital that parents have people in their lives that can provide social support. This 3-page fact sheet suggests several ways to create new social connections and improve existing ones. Written by Larry F. Forthun, Samantha Carannante, and David C. Diehl, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.

 

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1244-2011
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References

Center for the Study of Social Policy. (2011). The Protective Factors Framework. Retrieved from http://www.cssp.org/reform/strengthening-families/the-basics/protective-factors.

Horton, C. (2003). Protective factors literature review: Early education and education programs and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Washington, D.C.: Center for the Study of Social Policy. p. 1-52.

Armstrong, M.I., Birnie-Lefcovitch, S. & Ungar, M.T. (2005). Pathways between social support, family well-being, quality of parenting, and child resilience: What we know. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 14(2), 269-281. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-005-5054-4

United Way of Southern Cameron County (2009). Resource Directory for Strengthening Families.

Better Together. (n.d.). what to do: 150 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL. Retrieved from http://www.bettertogether.org/150ways.htm.

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