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<br /> . A. FAMILIES <br /> GOAL <br /> Communities should provide an environment that encourages family stability <br /> in order for its members to contribute as productive members of society. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> COmmunitieS should emphasize helping families. They should take a broad-based approach <br /> that not only addresses the housing and resources needed to provide for families' physical <br /> needs, but one that encourages government to partner with religious, educational, <br /> non-profit institutions and community volunteers to help individuals participate fully in <br /> society. <br /> ROLE OF STATE GOVERNMENT <br /> * Address workplace issues such as family leave policies, day care, etc. that encourage family <br /> stability. <br /> . * Reform welfare laws so those receiving public assistance can return to work without losing <br /> health or day care benefits, <br /> * Reform welfare laws to encourage families to stay together to raise their children. <br /> * Educate youth on the economic problerm of single parenting. <br /> * Allocate resources to support the "assesSJrent center" approach to service delivery, <br /> where a family advocate coordinates services to families and where a nwnber of service <br /> providers are co-located in one setting. The family shoukl be targeted as the primary unit for <br /> service delivery, rather than focusing on the agency delivering the service, <br /> * Develop and promote a statewide, educational program for students and adults on settling <br /> conflicts without violence. <br /> . ~ Urban Strategies Task Force Report 7 <br /> -- <br />