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What's in a name? What does the word family mean to you?

The family is a vital institution in our society. We all start out in one. Families are often the first and frequently the last source of support we have.

Whatever the word family means to you...whatever relationships you have in your life...the Department of Health wants to provide you with:

  • helpful tips, ideas and tools;
  • research findings;
  • information on available programs; and
  • links to other websites

Check out the links provided below. If you think they are useful, please share them!

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Celebrate Family Day
Did you know that research has shown that the more often a child eats dinner with his her family, the less likely that child is to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs? Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children.™

Facts
Some Quick Facts on Families.

Family Dining
Bringing Families to the Table.

Teen Talk

Teenagers are growing toward adulthood.  Part of this transition includes learning how to handle challenging, and at times difficult situations.  The Office of Positive Youth Development is trying to help.

Reading Together Strengthens Families
Quality time spent reading in the home benefits both parents and children. Reading skills are used in all areas of life - from the time we wake up in the morning to the time we fall asleep at night. What better way to teach your children about life than by reading with them?

Valentine's Day Tips
Good all year round!

12 Ways to Ensure Holiday Health and Safety
CDC tips to have a health, happy holiday. Good to use everyday!

Violence: Are You At Risk?
Characteristics of domestic and family violence.

ABCs to Strengthen Families* - PDF 161KB
Appreciate your family, Be involved,...

Internet Resources
Websites with related material to Family Matters.

This webpage is provided by the Florida Department of Health. The Department's mission is to promote, protect and improve the health of all people in Florida.  The Department believes that informed families are healthier families.  Thousands of public health professionals work every day throughout Florida to provide health education, prevention programs, and clinical services to achieve this mission.


* Please note: The above documents are in the Portable Document Format (pdf). You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print them.

   
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