HRC est. 2005
Our Story
Healthy Relationships California (HRC) began in 2005 as the California Healthy Marriages Coalition. Over the years, HRC has operated via Federal funding to address the need for stronger families and communities within our society. We have partnered with a wide variety of organizations within California, nationally, and internationally to provide individuals and families with free, research-based information that, when implemented, has the power to change relationships and lives for the better. To date, HRC has served more than 260k Californians, including couples, parents, youth, incarcerated individuals, and more.
HRC est. 2005
Our Story
Healthy Relationships California (HRC) began in 2005 as the California Healthy Marriages Coalition. Over the years, HRC has operated via Federal funding to address the need for stronger families and communities within our society. We have partnered with a wide variety of organizations within California, nationally, and internationally to provide individuals and families with free, research-based information that, when implemented, has the power to change relationships and lives for the better. To date, HRC has served more than 260k Californians, including couples, parents, youth, incarcerated individuals, and more.
fatherhood & relationships
fatherhood & relationships
Current Projects
Our current projects focus on Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriages/Relationships.
Healthy Marriages/Relationships
Healthy societies begin with healthy families. Research has shown that when individuals have healthier family relationships, they are happier and healthier, and they are more able to effectively contribute to a thriving community. As a current recipient of the HHS and OPRE FRAMEWorks Grant, we give couples the tools they need to successfully navigate their romantic relationship, their relationships with their children, and their work relationships. This involves offering free research-based programming to paired adults over the age of 18 in the state of California.
Learn more about our efforts in Healthy Marriage/Relationship Education.
Responsible Fatherhood
Research has shown that fathers are an essential and powerful force for good both in the home and in society. As a current recipient of the HHS/OFA/ACF Fatherhood FIRE Grant, we work to help dads feel empowered to be their best self in their relationships and responsibilities at home and at work. This involves offering free research-based programming to dads in California who are over the age of 18 and have at least one child aged 24 or younger.
in memoriam
in memoriam
Patty Howell
Our success as an organization has been due in great part to the efforts of our former President, Ms. Patty Howell. Patty served for over 40 years as a nationally recognized Relationship and Marriage Educator. She developed (often alongside her beloved husband, Ralph Jones) a number of Healthy Marriage/Relationship/
In March of 2023, we lost Patty to a battle with cancer. We miss her dearly, and are so grateful for her being part of our story, both as an organization, and as individuals. We look forward to continuing her legacy as we continue to utilize research and interpersonal connection to strengthen relationships around the world.
Our success as an organization has been due in great part to the efforts of our former President, Ms. Patty Howell. Patty served for over 40 years as a nationally recognized Relationship and Marriage Educator. She developed (often alongside her beloved husband, Ralph Jones) a number of Healthy Marriage/Relationship/
In March of 2023, we lost Patty to a battle with cancer. We miss her dearly, and are so grateful for all that she gave us, both as an organization, and as individuals. We look forward to continuing her legacy as we continue to utilize research and interpersonal connection to strengthen relationships around the world.
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