The Republic of Croatia has seen an increasing trend of emigration in recent years, especially among the younger population. When it comes to emigration for the pursuit of a better standard of living, Eastern Croatia ranks first among Croatian regions. The topic of departure of young people from all over Croatia and especially Slavonia is often mentioned in the public space. However, it is rare to mention those who are in Slavonia and others. The main aim of this paper is to review the various factors that influenced the stay of young families in Slavonian villages of Brodsko-posavska County, unlike many who decided to go and build a life beyond the borders of this region. The basic question that arises in this paper is whether it is possible to live as a young family in Slavonia and which is what it can retain the inhabitants but also attract some new ones. Brodsko-posavska county has great potential for development due to its good traffic position, favorable climate and fertile soil. With a good plan and good political leadership in Brodsko-posavska county, industry, economy, agriculture and tourism can 44 be successfully developed. The biggest problem, in general, is her brain drain and emigration of the young population in search of a better life. If basic conditions improve, new jobs are created and young people become more interested in rural areas, Brodsko-posavska county could become highly developed and desirable as a place to live and work.