Have you hugged a family member today? If not, you really should. Families are what matter.

Families are the first thing that children have to establish opinions, values and belief systems. When a family fails a child, it has strong repercussions in this young persons life and could result in behavioral problems, mental issues and in some cases substance abuse.

Campaign for Families is committed to making families a number one priority again. Stability in the home helps children excel in their studies and education, to be more competitive, and to ultimately become successful, more productive members of society.

In no time in history has the American family been so diverse. Grandparents are often involved in the upbringing of their grandchildren and step-parents and step-siblings can be found in many homes across the land.

No matter what your family unit is, you need to stay active and vote. Election 2012 is coming sooner than you think. If families stay active and involved, there's no telling what a difference it can make.