MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MATTERS
FLORIDA POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
From Marriage and Family Scholars and Experts in the field
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Florida has an opportunity to lead the nation in promoting strong marriages and stable families. Research consistently shows that two-parent families create better outcomes for children, reduce poverty, and strengthen communities. However, Florida underutilizes available resources to support marriage and family formation.
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To address this, leading scholars propose three strategic policy recommendations:
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Redirect 10% of Annual TANF Funds ($56M)
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Community Marriage Initiatives (CMI) in Florida counties
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Relationship education for middle and high school students
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Marriage and relationship programs for adults
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Public education campaigns on healthy marriages
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Waiving marriage license fees for couples completing premarital education
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Marriage-Friendly Economic & Tech Policies
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Increased tax and homeownership incentives for married couples
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Enhanced down payment assistance for married homebuyers
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Age verification requirements for social media to protect minors
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Family Structure Reporting Requirements
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Mandating state agencies to track and report data on family structure and its impact
