Family Resilience Policy in Kutawaringin District Bandung Regency

Abstract

Family resilience is an important component of social development. Family resilience refers to a condition where a family can survive and make adjustments to face problems and disturbances. Problems in family life as a result of the dynamics of social, political, economic, and cultural changes become a challenge for family resilience. This study aims to determine how the implementation of the family resilience policy in Kutawaringin District, Bandung Regency to encourage physical, social, and psychological family resilience. The research method used is qualitative. The data in this study came from primary data and secondary data. Data obtained through observation and interviews with informants. The results of the research show that there have been many policies to improve family resilience in Kutawaringin District, including the Family Planning Program, the Adolescent Reproductive Health Program, the Child Growth, and Care Program, the Gender and Child Mainstreaming Institutional Strengthening Program, and the Program for Improving the Quality of Life and Protection of Women. Also, there are still families who experience vulnerability. This is due to a large number of early marriages, high stunting rates, health conditions, and low levels of education. For this reason, continuous education and socialization are needed regarding how to increase family resilience, as well as exploring potential and expertise so that the community can be empowered.