The following resources provide information, examples, and tools that are helpful in educating both professionals and policymakers about family policy. For more information about family policy, please visit the Policy Institute for Family Impact Seminars website.
Family Impact Analysis critically examines the past, present, or probable future effects of a policy, program, or service on family well-being. Family Impact Analysis examines how program goals may benefit families or produce unintended negative consequences. Use the Checklist for Assessing the Impact of Policies on Families to learn more about family impact analyses.
Family Policy Tools
Looking for a tool to help analyze proposed or existing policy? Try the "Five I's" Policy Analysis Organizing Tool available at:
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