Analyze the effects of public policies, agencies, and institutions on the community and the family.

Analysis should include

• reviewing the needs of the community and the family
• analyzing the impact of public policies, agencies, and institutions on the community and the family. 

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How does assessing the needs of the community and family help with developing public policies?
• Why must community and family needs be considered when planning agencies and institutions for the area?

Communication

• What role do communication skills play in determining the needs of families and the community?
• Why should the diversity of families and the community be considered when analyzing the effects of public policies, agencies, and institutions have had?

Leadership

• How can family members use leadership skills to advocate concerning the impact of public policies, agencies, and institutions' effects on the community?
• What can leaders do to ensure that community members are aware and informed of policy changes, agencies, and institutions that are located in the community?

Management

• What management skills can families use to adjust to the impact of public policies?
• How can community agencies and institutions help in preparing families and communities for the impacts of policies?