In 2007, TMC was awarded a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Family Assistance, to deliver Healthy Marriage Program Development services in Webb County. The program began on February 1st and lasts for a period of five years.

The goal of the program is to increase the number of children being raised in a stable environment and reach the most disadvantaged couples whose children are at risk of a host of negative outcomes should the parents separate.

The funds for this program are used to implement a public advertising campaign and provide marriage education to married couples, unmarried couples, and unwed expectant couples in Webb County. Through this program, individuals and couples learn and practice core communication, problem solving, anger management, parenting, budgeting and healthy lifestyle skills.

Our program provides guidance and assists TANF recipients who are considering marriage with the tools needed to ensure a healthy home environment.

The Healthy Marriage Development Program consists of eight education workshops every year. Each marriage education workshop includes several sessions and is provided to 20 individuals.