Are Families Staying Together? What New Data Reveals About America’s Future

April 9, 2026

What if the future of America could be measured by one simple question: are families still staying together?

In this week’s episode of The SoCon Report, we take a closer look at the Family Structure Index, an annual report just released from our ally in Ohio, The Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), and what it reveals about where our country is headed.

The findings are hard to ignore.

Across the U.S., family stability is declining. Fewer adults are getting married. Fewer children are growing up with married parents. And more families are choosing to move to places where they believe their children will have a better chance to thrive.

So what does that actually mean for the future of our nation?

In this conversation, Craig sits down with Mike Andrews, executive director of communications from CCV to walk through the data, why it matters, and what can be done to turn things around.

Because this isn’t just about policy. It’s about what’s changing in our communities and what we do about it.

Watch the full conversation to see what the data shows and how your state compares.

Then take a minute to connect with your state’s Family Policy Council and find out how you can help strengthen families where you live.

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