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Family Dynamics What defines a family-

Family Dynamics What defines a family-. Presented by: Nathan R. Basford, Jr. The Florida State University Tallahassee, Fl. Objectives. How does society look at “family” today? How does the federal government look at the “family today”? How does states look at the “family” today ?

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Family Dynamics What defines a family-

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  1. Family DynamicsWhat defines a family- Presented by: Nathan R. Basford, Jr. The Florida State University Tallahassee, Fl.

  2. Objectives • How does society look at “family” today? • How does the federal government look at the “family today”? • How does states look at the “family” today ? • How do we as financial aid professionals work with students • and parents when talking about the “family”?

  3. What defines a “family” today?

  4. Traditional • Single Parent • Other

  5. Family Today

  6. State Views

  7. How do states look at the “Family” today? • Laws • Jurisdiction • Permits

  8. How does society look at “family” today? • The Defense and Marriage Act (DOMA) • The FASFA

  9. How does the federal government look at the family today?

  10. Federal Issues • Supreme Court Decisions

  11. Financial Aid Professionals:What can we do?

  12. Financial Aid Professionals • Professional Judgment • Education • Awareness • Financial Aid Folks can help put it all together

  13. Institutional • Possible professional judgment • State • Laws have to be reviewed and changed • Federal • Legislators must begin changing laws • Society • Change attitudes about the definition of “family” Issues Under Review

  14. Questions? • Contact Information: • Nathan Basford • nbasford@fsu.edu • 850.644.2675

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