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Family is one of six life areas that make up the New York State Touchstones framework. Each life area has a set of goals and objectives–representing expectations about the future, and a set of indicators–reflecting the status of children and families. The Touchstones framework provides a holistic approach as it cuts across all health, education and human service sectors.
 
Indicators | Goals and Objectives
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: Families will provide children with safe, stable and nurturing environments
Objective 1: Parent/caregivers will provide children with a stable family relationship.
Objective 2: Parent/caregivers will possess and practice adequate child rearing skills.
Objective 3: Parent/caregivers will be literate.
Objective 4: Parent/caregivers will be positively involved in their children's learning.
Objective 5: Parent/caregivers will the knowledge and ability to access support services for their children.
Objective 6: Parent/caregivers will provide their children with households free from physical and emotional abuse.
Objective 7: Parent/caregivers will provide their children with households free from alcohol and other substance abuse.

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