A national benchmark for how secure, organized, and resilient today’s families really are.
Families Are Less Resilient Than They Think
Most parents believe they are doing OK when it comes to family resilience. In fact, the average perceived resilience score is 73.1 out of 100 is barely a passing grade.
And the Trustworthy Family Resilience Index™ score sits at just 63.9, creating a 9.2-point resilience gap between what families believe and what their real-world systems can support.
The 2025 Trustworthy Family Resilience Index™ reveals a clear pattern: Families who embrace digital tools are more confident, calmer, and more resilient, while those who rely on manual systems face greater stress and fragility.
But not all families have equal access to digital trust — location and income shape whether households lean on modern systems or remain dependent on outdated methods.
Urban parents, for example, are more likely to put their faith in digital tools: 23% say they definitely trust cloud storage, compared with just 10% of rural families.
The same divide shows up in how households manage everyday responsibilities. 64% of urban families use systems to track tasks, while only 32% of rural households do the same. Manual methods may feel familiar, but they leave families exposed to disorganization and delays when crises strike.
The 2025 Trustworthy Family Resilience Index™ reveals a clear pattern: Families who embrace digital tools are more confident, calmer, and more resilient, while those who rely on manual systems face greater stress and fragility.
But not all families have equal access to digital trust — location and income shape whether households lean on modern systems or remain dependent on outdated methods.
Urban parents, for example, are more likely to put their faith in digital tools: 23% say they definitely trust cloud storage, compared with just 10% of rural families.
The same divide shows up in how households manage everyday responsibilities. 64% of urban families use systems to track tasks, while only 32% of rural households do the same. Manual methods may feel familiar, but they leave families exposed to disorganization and delays when crises strike.
Confidence in digital tools also scales with wealth: 33% of upper-income parents definitely trust cloud storage, nearly double the 17% of low-income families. And with digital trust comes peace of mind: 38% of wealthier families definitely feel calmer when organized digitally, compared with just 20% of low-income households.
For families with fewer resources, the stress is heavier and the responsibility more concentrated: One parent is often the sole “default organizer,” carrying the full weight of family management.
Taken together, the data is clear: Trust in digital systems is the backbone of resilience. Wealthy urban families are leaning into digital tools to create calm, continuity, and confidence.
Rural and low-income families, meanwhile, remain trapped by paper, siloed systems, and higher stress. The resilience gap isn’t about caring less — it’s about access to tools that make preparedness simple, trustworthy, and shared.
The 2025 Trustworthy Family Resilience Index™ reveals a powerful truth: American families care about being ready for the unexpected, but many remain vulnerable due to mismatched perceptions and real-world habits.
While most parents feel a sense of control, the daily behaviors we uncovered — missed backups, single-point dependency, and unshared information — paint a different picture.
The good news? Progress is well within reach. Our data shows that households with shared responsibility, reliable systems, and clear planning are far more resilient. Families don’t need perfection — they need backup plans and tools that support secure, shared access to critical information.
Survey Methodology
This survey was commissioned by Trustworthy and conducted in July 2025 by independent research firm TrendCandy, which contacted 2,048 U.S. families with children at home. The margin of error for this survey was +/- 2.2% at the 95% confidence level.