The Archdiocese of Hartford's Family Life Office provides support to its Catholic parishes in areas of marriage and family life. The office facilitates marriage preparedness programs for engaged couples, family retreats, programs on sexuality, natural family planning, bereavement programs and parent education. It also offers help for those with substance abuse issues, unemployment and and physical and sexual abuse.
The office offers Marriage and Engagement Encounter weekends to help prepare for marriage as well as solidify existing marriages.