FAMILY

RESOURCES
AND NEEDS
FAMILY RESOURCES
A family's resources anything tangible or intangible that
helps provide for the needsof its members.
Like any other resources, these are limited and family
members need to work to sustain them.
What are Family Resources?
money
things non-working members of the family
may possess
Energy
Time
Skills
Types of Family Resurces
Types of Family Resources
1. HUMAN RESOURCES
Every able bodied memeber of the family is
cnsidered an importanthuman resource.
People who can contribute their time, effort,
skills, strength, end expertise is considered
part of a family's human resource.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Capabilities, Intelligence, and Skills
Every person has his or her unique
ability and intelligence. It is important
to utilize these capabilities in such a
way that one improves not only himself
or herself but also others. It is
important to identify the talents and
skills that each family member has and
use them productively to everyone's
advantage.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Strength/Energy
The strength of a person does
not only mean good health and
strong body. It also means
having emotional stability, mental
alertness, and having reasonable
commitment and positive outlook
in life, especially in work that
improves self and society.
Types of Family Resources
2. Material Resources
Tangible assets such as house
and lot, furniture and appliances,
jewelry, automobiles, and cash
are referred to as the family's
material resources.
Material Resources
Real properties and jewelry
increase in value over time while
the value of furniture, appliances,
and automobiles depreciate or go
down as they get old and worn
out.
Non-monetary material resources
are valuable too because they
can be sold for a certain amount
of cash.
Types of Family Resources
3. Non-material Resources
Time, Health, and Experience
are intangible resources but are
also important. Without non-
material resources, family
members will be unable to
perform their duties and
responsibilities at home, in
school, and at work.