MARRIAGE PREPARATION The Cana Institute provides the kind of care and support needed by adults in today's complex society. Through a unique blend of practical relational skills and personal spiritual values, they strive to equip adults with the know-how they need to thrive.   The Marriage Learning Center, located in west St. Louis County, offers several kinds of marriage education services. One especially useful tool is the Relationship Assessment which can help couples identify strengths and areas for growth in their relationship. Services are provided by a certified and trained professional. Contact D.J. Hubbard at 636-346-6729 or email him at marriageworks4u@sbcglobal.net. Visit the Calendar section of this website for current Marriage Prep classes.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT Aish HaTorah - Rabbi Elazar Grunberger - provides evening marriage education workshops to the local community CHAARM - Karla Frye-Weaver - provides community forums on the importance of healthy relationships Chinese American Healthy Marriage Initiative - Tai Yong - conducts marriage enrichment classes in Chinese   Grace Hill - Terry Dolan - provides Co-Care for Couples classes throughout the St. Louis community Lutheran Family & Children's Services - Lynn Duffield - hosts surviving relationships classes throughout the St. Louis community, Also works with couples individually St. Charles Lwanga Center - Jane Wexler-Brown - hosts annual marriage enrichment seminars at their center located in north St. Louis

Relationship Education Fathers' Support Center St. Louis is an organization that prepares fathers to take responsibility for their children. For more information, visit thier website at: www.fatherssupportcenter.org Our Lady's Inn is an emergency shelter for pregnant women in crisis, helping them to choose life for their unborn child. It is a safe refuge where a woman can learn how to care for herself and her unborn baby.

TEENS MO 4-H Extension - Jody Squires - works with High School students teaching healthy relationship skills -- Classes are held at their West End Community Center office and in local high schools CONNECTIONS - a relationship based curriculum for teens. For training in this curriculum call Bridget Brennan at 314-977-6308 WYMAN -Allison Williams - conducts after school youth programs at numerous community centers and schools

Parenting & Family

ALIVE, Inc. Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments provides support services and short-term emergency sanctuary for adults and children victimized by domestic violence.

St. Charles Lwanga Center promotes Christian spiritual formation and leadership development within the African American Catholic Community.

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri aids families, children and individuals by providing adoption, counseling, education and resources to assist with physical and emotional needs.

Positive Family Enterprise, Inc. promotes and nurtures physical and mental health, social stability, economic independence, and spiritual wholeness.

Family Support Council provides training, technical assistance and support to non-profit agencies, neighborhood organizations and community leaders interested in supporting families.

Quizzes & Polls

Here are a few quizzes you can take about marriage:
Better or Worse?
How Strong is Your Marriage?
Are You On the Same Wavelength?
Do You Fight Fair?

And a poll about marriage that you can offer feedback on and review results: Is Divorce too Easy in America?