Isaacs, Serena AnnRoman, Nicolette V.Savahl, Shazly2021-07-142021-07-142018Isaacs, S. A. et al. (2018). The development of a family resilience-strengthening programme for families in a South African rural community. Journal of Community Psychology, 46(5), 616–635. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.219621520-6629https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.21962http://hdl.handle.net/10566/6409The aim of this study was to develop a contextually based family resilience program. Also presented here is a literature review of family resilience interventions suggesting that these 3 processes are the basis for effective family functioning. A close collaboration with the community ensured an adequate understanding of the presenting family challenges and this article describes the process in developing a program based on these challenges. A 3-round Delphi design was used for the study with international and local experts (n = 10) in the field of family and resilience studies and community stakeholders (n = 5). The program has three main aims: to increase family connectedness, family communication processes and social and economic resources. Based on the findings of this study, 4 modules will be presented to participants, “about family,” “talking together,” “close together,” and “working together.” A description is provided of the program content and decisions regarding logistical program concerns.enFamily resilienceSouth AfricanRural communityDiversityThe development of a familyresilience-strengthening programme for familiesin a South African rural communityArticle