Exploring Relationships and Marriage With Fragile Families
The following people and
organizations contributed to the development of Exploring Relationships
and Marriage with Fragile Families:
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The Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development (CFWD), based in Baltimore, MD., served as the primary contractor to develop this curriculum for the State of Louisiana. Led by its founder, Joseph T. Jones, CFWD is a pioneering provider of social services to low-income fathers and fragile families. Members of the CFWD staff (the Working Group on Relationships and Marriage) provided input regarding key assumptions and values of the curriculum.
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Pamela M. Wilson, consultant to the Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development (CFWD), is the principal author and developer of the curriculum. Ms. Wilson researched the relevant literature and worked closely with key constituents to design this curriculum.
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Theodora Ooms, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) provided critical guidance and support throughout the project.
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Ademola Ekulona conducted the cultural congruency review of the curriculum, provided additional research and resources and adapted activities for implementation with fragile family populations.
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The following people arranged for CFWD to conduct focus groups with mothers and/or fathers in their organizations:
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Ronnie Edwards, Executive Director, Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation, Baton Rouge, LA
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Doug Evans, General Director, Dryades YMCA, New Orleans, LA
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Matt Moore B.I., Program Manager, Behavioral Intervention Center, Baton Rouge, LA
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The fathers and mothers who participated in the Louisiana focus groups provided invaluable advice and context for the development of the curriculum.
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SSA Consultants, LLC, provided editing support to help finalize the curriculum.
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Jennifer Wilson provided artistic design.
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Arusi Network, Inc.