Evaluation of the Refugee Family Strengthening (RFS) Program

The US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) will be conducting an evaluation of a healthy marriage and relationship program developed by USCRI titled Refugee Family Strengthening (RFS) Program. This program is funded through an initiative of the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance (OFA). The study is intended to measure if the identified interventions improve the well-being of individuals and families within the refugee and immigrant population served by USCRI. Outcomes to be measured include behavioral outcomes and perceptual changes towards healthy relationships, family development, and positive home environment. The study will examine the following: 1. Participants will identify utilizing healthy marriage and relationship skills. 2. Participants will report an increase in satisfaction with conflict management with others after completion of the relationship workshop series. 3. Participants will report an increase in quality and time spent with children. 4. Participants will report an increase in economic stability.