This study evaluated a rapidly developed program designed to support family resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Grounded in Walsh's family resilience framework, Families Tackling Tough Times Together (FT) disseminated weekly evidence-informed content through a public Facebook group, partner organizations, and on a dedicated website. Method: Facebook and website analytics and weekly brief usage surveys (n with at least one = 74) documented program use, and pre-and post-FT surveys (n with at least one = 49) assessed family connectedness, positive outlook, purpose in life, and stress. Results: The program was widely used and received favorable feedback. Participants reported less stress in weeks when they engaged in more program activities, and more family connectedness in weeks when they spent more time engaged in program materials. No significant changes were observed, however, in overall family resilience, selfefficacy, family functioning, or stress.
Conclusion:The FT program was widely used and appraised positively. Program involvement was favorably correlated with less stress and family connectedness within weeks, although long-term changes post-program were not observed.Author note We are grateful for financial support for this project from Lilly Endowment and from the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University, as well as in-kind support from a large number of national, state, and local organizations that helped to disseminate project materials to families. We thank all the faculty, staff, and students who produced or shared content.