Get Married & Have Kids: Examining Cultural & Economic Policies for Strengthening Families

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 12-1PM CST

Strong families make a strong, healthy nation. Studies show that children raised in a stable environment with a traditional family structure are more likely to prosper as adults. That is why policies that promote marriage, ease the financial burden on families raising children, and strengthen the nuclear family are so important to future generations.

Join us for a panel discussion on the cultural and economic challenges facing modern families. Experts will discuss various policy proposals to incentivize marriage and family formation, as well as protect families from undue government intrusion. Don’t miss this insightful dialogue on how sound public policy can fortify families and, in turn, create a more resilient and flourishing country.

Speakers

• Hannah Bruck (Moderator) – Policy Scholar, Center for Health & Families, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Katie MacLeod – Family Policy Director, San Antonio Marriage Initiative
• Marianna Orlandi, Ph.D. – Executive Director & Director of Academic Programs, Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture
• Noah Torres – Policy Analyst, Center for Health & Families, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Brad Wilcox, Ph.D. – Professor of Sociology & Director, National Marriage Project, University of Virginia