DCF offers an array of services to promote safe and thriving families. By providing services focused on keeping families safe together we are able to remove unique barriers facing families, while providing as little disruption as possible to their everyday routines.

The field of genealogy aims to trace family lineages through history. The family is also an important economic unit studied in family economics. The word "families" can be used metaphorically to create more inclusive categories such as community, nationhood, and global village.

News about Families and Family Life, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

We provide innovative programs and solutions to stabilize and strengthen families including housing assistance, financial education classes and employment support.

The Census Bureau collects data about American families for the nation, states and communities. Our statistics describe trends in household and family composition, and show the number of children, young adults and couples living in the United States.

APA’s Division 43 provides a home for psychologists interested in families in their many forms. Clinical, scientific, educational, and public policy perspectives are well represented in the wide range of divisional activities.

The term “Families” the word more than one family unit and it is the plural term of the word “family.” In this context, it is defined as a several group in kindred or affiliated by marriage or adoption who reside together or otherwise as a unit.