Some examples of the ways various stakeholders can utilize the Standards include:

• Family Strengthening and Support Programs can use the Standards as a blueprint for implementing best practices, whether they are setting up a new Program or strengthening an existing one. Programs can use the Standards for self-assessment and to demonstrate the quality of their work with families. The Program Implementation Continuum illustrates how a Program works with the Standards over time in an ongoing multistep process.  

• Direct Service Staff can use the Standards to reflect on, affirm, and enhance their work with families.

• Networks of Family Strengthening and Support Providers can use the Standards as a tool for quality assurance, training and technical assistance, and capacity building for network members. Networks can include use of the Standards as an expectation of membership. The Network Implementation Continuum illustrates how a Network works with the Standards over time in an ongoing multistep process.

• Policy Makers can endorse the Standards for application in their areas of influence.

• Funders can adopt the Standards for use in requests for proposals, program monitoring, and quality assurance.

• Families can partner with Programs to apply the Standards. Families can provide feedback about how well a Program is applying the Standards.