Immigration and migration are creating major public policy discussions. They are also the basis for an important part of the family studies field. In this issue of NCFR Report, your colleagues share their research on immigrant and transnational families, their practice experience with these special populations.... and some personal journeys as well.
If you'll be winter driving over the mountains in a rental, ask for a Zamboni®—and make sure it isn't white. Then, before you leave the rental counter, make sure you ask for a directory of Mormon Bishops.
Every family manages resources. How well these actions support the family's needs affects their well-being in profound ways. What does the research show about families and resources? What happens to families who are "Unbanked" or those who do not engage in deliberate preparation for the future such as in Estate Planning? What are the cultural influences that we need to be aware of in studying and serving families? Where can families go for reliable information? In this issue of NCFR Report, our expert members answer these and other questions.
How do family professionals find their career paths? Is it careful planning-or "luck?" What roles do mentors play? How can we combine a "family" career with our own family responsibilities? In this issue of NCFR Report, read how your colleagues have developed professionally-and how they've developed the profession.
Cell phones and pagers, e-mail and the Internet, endless to-do lists...in a 24/7 world, it's getting harder to stay competitive on the job and still be truly "present" at home. In this issue, we explore the intersection of work and family life and how families are coping with unrelenting "busy-ness."
According to writer Dolores Curran "healthy families are our greatest national resource." But healthy families don't just happen. That's where family life educators come in. Their purpose is to help individuals and families learn the skills they need at all stages of the life cycle. In this issue, we explore how family life educators are meeting the needs of people in a variety of communities and settings - from the pediatrician's office to the local area agency on aging.
