Financial ManagementPlan of Work

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Butler County CES

Title:
Financial Management
MAP:
Securing Financial Stability
Agents Involved:
Cowles, Drake, Saylor
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Money Habitudes
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Real Skills for Everyday Life
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Managing in Tough Times
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
4-H Youth Development Programming
Situation:
In the current economy, financial stability is important. Helping Butler countians understand and respond to changing economic conditions, while promoting healthy financial behaviors, is a concern of the County Extension Council.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Number of individuals self-reporting improved financial stability and economic well-being.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money.
Initial Outcomes:
Number of individuals report an increased level of understanding in the area of habits and attitudes.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Report increased understanding in habits and attitudes

Indicator: Reported on evaluation

Method: Pre/post test

Timeline: Beginning and ending of program July 2017-June 2018


Intermediate Outcome: Individuals reduce expenses or manage money

Indicator: Report changes made as result of program

Method: Evaluation tool and questionnaire

Timeline: Beginning and ending of program July 2017- June 2018


Long-term Outcome: Improved financial stability and economic well-being

Indicator: Report shows changed behaviors

Method: Survey and evaluation

Timeline: Beginning and ending of program July 2017 - June 2018

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: OWL Academy, Families and Individuals

Project or Activity: MITT

Content or Curriculum: MITT

Inputs: CES, community partnerships

Date: October & November 2017


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum

Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time

Date: October 2017 – North Butler; February 2018 – Morgantown Elem.


Audience: Youth – 8th grade

Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Reality Store

Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time

Date: February 2018

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