"Challenge is a fact of life. Making adjustments in each life stage, coping with unexpected setbacks, or handling the daily stresses of life can turn a crisis into an opportunity for growth." Ben Silliman, University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
Today's families are diverse, challenged, and many are at special risk. There is a critical need to use the collective strengths of individuals, communities, organizations, and governments to respond to the stresses faced by today's children, youth, and families.
Despite changes in their structure, families remain the most basic unit of society. Today's families need support to build the resiliency necessary to meet life's challenges head-on. There is encouraging evidence that research and resulting programs can contribute to the strength and resiliency of all families.