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Republican Party on Families & Children
Party Platform
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OpEd: Make common cause with pro-family Hispanics
Certainly the most important characteristics most conservatives and Hispanics share are religious and family values. Hispanics tend to be deeply religious, to practice conservative forms of Christianity, and to be politically influenced by their religion
But conservatism among religious Hispanics has not translated into Republican partisan affiliation. Democrats outnumber Republicans by 55 to 18% among Hispanic Catholics.Those findings reflect huge growth opportunities for Republicans.
Obviously, a large part of Republican electoral successes since 1980 is attributable to mobilization of religious voters, particularly evangelicals. Republicans should make a similar effort to connect with Hispanics on religious faith and moral values.
In particular, given the tremendous attachment among Hispanics to their families, policies that are pro-family are pro-Hispanic. That is an important message that Republicans need to communicate, and on which they can make common cause with Hispanics.
Source: Immigration Wars, by Jeb Bush, p.219-221
, Mar 5, 2013
Families are the cornerstone of our culture
Families are the cornerstone of our culture-the building blocks of a strong society. In families, children learn values and ideals, as well as the basic lessons that get them started on a lifelong path of education. We believe that every child deserves
the chance to be born and grow up in a loving family. We also believe that while families exist in many different forms, there are ideals to strive for. Evidence shows us that children have the best chance at success when raised by a mother and a father
who love and respect each other as well as their children. We also know that family breakdown makes America less stable. To create a sturdy foundation for the strength and success of our citizens and our nation, Republicans support policies that
promote strong families. We also support a government that makes it easier for parents to raise their children in a world that offers unprecedented opportunities and new challenges. We offer an approach based on our common values and our common hopes.
Source: 2004 Republican Party Platform, p. 81
, Sep 1, 2004
Support abstinence and fatherhood
We call for replacing “family planning” programs for teens with funding for abstinence education. We urge states to enforce laws against statutory rape. We support the establishment of Second Chance Maternity Homes. Because
many youngsters fall into poverty as a result of divorce, we also encourage states to support projects that strengthen marriage. We support initiatives that strengthen marriage rates and promote committed fatherhood.
Source: Republican Platform adopted at GOP National Convention
, Aug 12, 2000
Reduce child welfare caseloads & encourage adoption
We must decrease abuse caseloads and increase accountability in the child protection system. We propose to restructure that system by combining the separate and competing funding sources into a Child Protection Block Grant with guaranteed levels
of funding. We call for the stringent enforcement of laws against the abuse of children. Government should work with faith-based groups that provide adoption services. We call for local efforts to help the children of prisoners.
Source: Republican Platform adopted at GOP National Convention
, Aug 12, 2000
Page last updated: Apr 28, 2013
