Utah’s United Effort to Support Marriage and Family Life - Aimee Winder Newton
In this Stronger Marriage webinar, Aimee Winder Newton, Utah’s Senior Advisor for Families, shares the state's proactive strategies to support parents and strengthen families. From the One Utah Roadmap to key policy efforts, she outlines how Utah is working to promote family well-being, prevent child maltreatment, and ensure every parent feels supported. Discover how policy, prevention, and community engagement are shaping a brighter future for families in Utah.
Time Markers
00:00 – Welcome and intro by Nyah Phelps
00:33 – Introduction of Aimee Winder Newton
01:04 – Aimee’s background in public service and family policy
02:00 – Utah’s One Utah Roadmap: Families and Communities pillar
03:14 – New position created to represent Utah families at the highest level
04:50 – Purpose: Helping families before they hit crisis
06:40 – Importance of preventative, supportive family policies
07:45 – Listening to families’ real needs and struggles
08:47 – Launch of the Utah Parents and Families Coalition
10:34 – Key finding: Parents want to be the best parents they can be
11:40 – Challenges facing today’s parents: social media, finances, mental health
13:01 – Benefits of evidence-based parenting education and support
13:54 – Promoting help-seeking behavior by reducing shame
15:01 – Importance of upstream prevention in public policy
16:09 – Parent Advisory Council: Getting direct input from Utah parents
18:22 – Elevating lived experience in policy decisions
20:16 – Legislative wins: Home visiting and parenting resources
22:20 – Supporting all kinds of families with dignity
23:48 – Mental health and postpartum care initiatives
25:09 – Making parenting feel more supported and less judged
26:12 – Aimee’s personal parenting journey and lessons learned
28:48 – Encouragement for all parents: You’re not alone
30:00 – Call to professionals: Walk with families, not ahead of them
31:08 – Final thoughts: Hope, support, and strong families
About Aimee Winder Newton:
Aimee Winder Newton serves as a senior advisor to Governor Cox and director of the Utah Office of Families. She has championed social media legislation and education, home visiting programs for vulnerable families, and many other upstream policies to strengthen families in Utah so children have better outcomes.
Her previous roles include planning commissioner, city communications director, executive for a biotech company, small business owner, and board member for several organizations, including Prevent Child Abuse Utah. She was a 2020 candidate for Utah governor. In 2024 she was recognized by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah's Most Influential Women.
Aimee also serves part-time on the Salt Lake County Council and chairs the Salt Lake County Intergenerational Poverty Task Force.
Aimee is a graduate of the University of Utah. She and her husband, Matt, have been married for over 30 years and have raised four children. They are proud grandparents and love to travel with their growing family.
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