Number of youth who reported learning the differences between purchases made for “needs” vs “wants” .

Number of youth who reported that they learned about budgeting.

Number of youth who reported that they learned about savings.

Number of youth who reported that they have identified one or more jobs that might be a good fit for them in Family Consumer Sciences.

Number of youth who reported that have taken steps to pursue gaining knowledge for a job in Family Consumer Sciences.

Number of youth who reported that they have practiced budging skills.

Number of youth who reported that they have practiced needs versus wants knowledge when making purchases on a budget.

Number of youth who reported that they have included savings in their budget.

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge of family finance and/or resource management concepts.

Number of individuals who reported developing skills related to family finance and/or resource management.

Number of individuals who reported improved confidence to implement family finance and/or resource management skills.

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (e.g., regarding credit, budgeting, savings, debt, estate planning, fraud reduction, etc.).

Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to better manage their family finances and resources (e.g., considered wants/needs, avoided bank fees, reviewed tax forms, set savings goals, started estate plan, developed budget, increased fraud protection, etc.).

Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education or family resource management program.

Number of small businesses who report developing skills related to business marketing, expansion, or retention through participating in Extension programming.

Number of small businesses who report increased knowledge of business financial management concepts (e.g. budgeting, pricing, taxes, financial planning).

Number of grants or tangible financial resources accessed by communities, nonprofits, or small businesses as a result of Extension-supported initiatives.