The 813 participants in the Roosevelt Center's May, 1989, regional citizen assemblies discussed trends affecting workers, employers, and families and laid the groundwork for a recommended national work and family policy. Part 1 of this report analyzes the results of a series of introductory exercises in which citizens were asked to register their concerns about America's families; establish priorities for investing business dollars; and answer a few general questions about the role of government and employers in matters of work and family. Part 2 reports on citizens' specific choices for Federal Government policy concerning family and medical leave, child and elder care, family income, and health insurance. Part 3 examines the impact of the citizens' choices on the federal budget and presents citizens' proposals for funding the new work and family package. Proposals include cuts in defense spending; increased taxes on tobacco, wine, and alcohol; and increased social security taxes. Three strong messages stand out: (1) employers must be central players in any strategy to help balance work and family demands, with government providing incentives for voluntary action and imposing regulations; (2) universal programs are best for providing health and long-term care; (3) education is the key to success for families and the economy. Participants did not support legislative proposals currently in the headlines. (RH)