Developing Ethical Leaders Who Transform Organizations and Strengthen Communities.
Family & Community
At The Rubell Institute™, we believe meaningful change extends beyond classrooms, workplaces, and organizations. Strong communities are built when families, educators, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, businesses, and advocates work together to create opportunities for people to learn, grow, and succeed.
Our Family & Community Impact initiative brings together the Institute's books, educational resources, charitable partnerships, community advocacy, and service opportunities to turn knowledge into action.
Educate • Empower • Elevate
Resources for Families
Practical Tools for Everyday Life
The Rubell Institute™ develops books, workbooks, children's resources, and educational tools designed to support families through different stages of life.
Our growing collection addresses areas such as:
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Child development and independence
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Confidence and self-advocacy
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Social and emotional development
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Communication
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Family relationships
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Preparing young adults for employment
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Disability transition
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Independent living
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Personal growth
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Education and lifelong learning
Our goal is simple: give families practical tools they can actually use.
Preparing Young Adults for the Future
From Family Support to Greater Independence
Families play an important role in helping young adults prepare for life after school. Through Work Ready™, work-based learning resources, transition materials, and other Rubell Institute™ publications, families can access practical strategies for helping young adults develop:
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Employability skills
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Workplace expectations
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Self-advocacy
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Career awareness
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Transportation skills
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Financial literacy
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Independent living skills
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Confidence
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Greater personal responsibility
The goal is not simply to prepare someone to get a job. It is to prepare them to build a life.
The Rubell Institute™ Family Life Series
Stronger Families. Healthier Relationships. Better Futures.
The Rubell Institute™ Family Life Series brings together books that explore the challenges, responsibilities, relationships, and experiences that shape family life across generations.
Through practical insight, reflection, personal development, and culturally grounded discussion, the series addresses issues affecting individuals, couples, parents, children, and communities. Each title is designed to encourage greater understanding, stronger relationships, personal responsibility, healing, and positive change.
Featured Titles
Beyond the American Dream
A thoughtful examination of the social, economic, cultural, and family realities that influence how individuals and families pursue opportunity, stability, and success in America.
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Black Man’s Kryptonite
A candid exploration of relationships, generational trauma, personal responsibility, healing, and the challenges that can affect Black men, marriages, families, and future generations.
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Child, Please
A practical and reflective look at parenting, family expectations, communication, responsibility, and the challenges families encounter while raising children in today’s changing social environment.
Together, these books reflect the Institute’s belief that strong families are essential to strong communities.
