The Education and Training Component of L. I. F. E. Matters provides research-based relationship training for singles, premarital, engaged couples and couples interested in marriage. The curriculum and trainers are sensitive to single families/individuals and their needs. Training topics include:

• Healthy Marriage Skills
• Relationship Skills
• Parent Education
• Financial Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Job and Career Advancement  

Referral and Support Services are available to families and individuals who are in crisis or in need of intervention. Support and Referral Services help empower individuals and families and reduce family stress.

Trainer of Trainers are Professional Community Service Providers, Local Singles and Pre-Martial Ministry Leaders. In addition to facilitating workshops, trainers will build partnerships with community organizations and ministries that identify families and individuals interested in developing skills that lead to healthy relationships and possibly marriage.

Relationship Mentors are mature men and women who have experience with marriage and committed adult relationships who make themselves available as mentors. Mentors provide guidance and direction for single families and engaged couples.

The Marriage and Family Conference is an annual community conference promoting the benefits of healthy marriages and relationships in the African American Community.