Family Impact Lens | Family Policy and Law

Purpose:

To practice applying the Family Impact Lens to real-world policies and programs.

Part A: Policy Analysis

Select a local or state law or policy that affects families in your community. Using the

, analyze whether the policy has a positive, neutral, or negative impact on families. Fill out the checklist and submit the file as a part of your assignment. In your analysis:

• Briefly describe the policy
• Identify which families benefit and which may be disadvantaged
• Explain how family structure, resources, or circumstances shape the policys impact

Part B: Community Programs

Using local government or nonprofit websites, identify three programs that intentionally use a family-focused approach.

Local to Me: Cleveland, Ohio

For each program, provide:

• Program name
• Location (city and state)
• A brief explanation of how you know the program uses a family-focused approach

If you cannot locate three programs in your immediate community, expand your search to the state level.

Submission:

Upload your completed checklist and written responses by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.