Family Structure Matters?

What is family structure?

Family structure traditionally has been defined as those who reside in a home together including a mother, a father and their children. These definitions are highly variable, as there are many ways to form a family.

The Center for Christian Virtue along with the Institute for Family Studies has published the Family Structure Index (ccv.org/FamilyIndex). This report is a measure of the most important family structure trends in the US, focusing on each state’s share of adult residents who are married, have children, and raise those children together through their high-school years.

Why does family structure matter?

A community that ranks higher on the family index scale will see reduced crime rates, decreased poverty, and higher educational successes. Strong families produce thriving communities. Since healthy families are a priority at Starting Point, our services focus on pregnancy and parenting education, counseling and material resources. To learn more visit www.knoxstartingpoint.com or call 740-393-5074 to schedule a tour of the center.