The Refugee Marriage Education Program (in its pilot stage) started in August 2004, with Social Services Agency of Orange County acting as the Contractor with the Office of Refugee Resettlement in Washington, D.C. Saint Anselm's, Catholic Charities of Orange County, and the Cambodian Family, Inc. were sub-contractors in a collaborative. However, in 2006 the collaborative with a newly-joined partner of the East African Community of Orange County directly applied for the Program with O.R.R. and was granted.
This Program is projected for 5-year period, with 2007 being the first year of operation.
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Information and Outreach
Introduction of the Program
"Why Family Matters"
Benefits of Marriage to Couples and Children
Marriage and Relationship Skills
Premarital/Marriage Education
Stresses and Pressures as normal part of life
Improve Couples' Communication
Resolve Issues that create Marital Tensions
Resolve Conflicts in a Co-operative and Supportive Manner
Understand Financial Reponsibility and Gender Issues
