Financial Mangement Heatlhy Homes and CommunitiesPlan of Work

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Wolfe County CES

Title:
Financial Mangement Heatlhy Homes and Communities
MAP:
Finances and Healthy Home and Community
Agents Involved:
Heather Graham, Jessica Morris
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
Situation:

Financial Management and creating a safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical mental well-being of families throughout the lifecycle was a concern of the Family Consumer Science Council in Wolfe County. Wolfe County consistently is statistically  behind  in the following areas: state in household income indicators, including personal income, population living below the poverty line, unemployment and revolving debt load In the current economy, and financial stability. That stability rests with families securing and managing their basic human needs, food, clothing and shelter. Job skills, attitude, and money management continues to be a concern with County Extension Council members and other advisory councils. The way families and youth spend their money and manage their resources today will determine what they have in the future. Each individual decision will make an impact on health and safety in the family, community and environment. 

Understanding how daily choices can impact our environment is vital to conserving and preserving our natural resources and ensuring a healthy environment for present and future generations. In 2008, Kentucky ranked 18th in total energy consumption and 7th in energy consumption per capita. In 2010, the statewide household participation rate for all curbside garbage collection types was 86.6%. In 2010, Kentuckians recycled 35.7% of all municipal solid waste and 29% of common household recyclables. The average Kentuckian used 67 gallons of water per person per day.

(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)

Long-Term Outcomes:

Number of clientele reporting improved family financial stability and economic well-being.

Increase the number of clientele reporting improved privacy security measures and reduction in reports of financial fraudulent matters across the state.

Individuals and families are increasing their income as well as maximizing income resources consumption.

Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of families throughout the life cycle

Improve the natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles.

(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)

Intermediate Outcomes:

Number of people who:

Adopt short, mid and long term financial planning strategies.

Adopt privacy protection measures; annual, semi-annual, or quarterly credit-checking practices; and better recognition of fraudulent attempts from outside sources.

Practice one or more resource management behaviors resulting in increased savings.


Implement one or more practices that will improve:

Going green Energy conservation

Home safety

(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)

Initial Outcomes:

Adults will show increased knowledge and skills related to managing available financial and non-financial resources.

Participants will increase understanding of their consumer rights and privacy protection measures.

Change knowledge, opinions, skills and attitudes to improve employ ability through practical living skills and continued education practices.

Identify one or more practices that will improve:

Going green

Energy conservation

Home safety

(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)

Evaluation:


Long Term Outcome: Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of families

Indicator: Number of program participants that suffer less damage or injury during natural disasters

Method: Surveys, observation

Timeline: 2017-2018


Intermediate Outcome: Number of program participants who implement one or more practices that will improve disaster preparedness

Method: Survey

Timeline: 6 months following program


Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge of issues relating to disaster preparedness

Method; Observation, Verbal and Written evaluations

Timeline: Immediately following program



Long-Term Outcome:Practice one or more resources management behaviors resulting in increased savings or investments

Indicator: Number of people who implement at least one financial management strategy.

Method: Pre/Post Evaluation

Timeline: 2017-2018


Intermediate Outcome: Participants will adopt short, mid, and long term financial strategies.

Indicator: Number adults who demonstrate informed and effective decision making.

Method: Surverys, obsrvation

Timeline: 2017-2018


Initial Outcome: Adults will show increased knowledge and skills related to managing available financial and non-financial resources

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting changes in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations related to money management.

Method: Observatin, Written and Verbal evaluation

Timeline: 2017-2018

(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)

Learning Opportunities:


Audience: Adults

Project Activity: Managing in Tough Times Disaster Recovery Recourses

Content or Curriculum: FCS curriculum

Inputs: FCS agent

Date: 2017-2018


Audience: Adults

Project Activity: Stretching your Holiday Dollar

Content or curriculum: FCS curriculum

Date; 2017-2018


Audience: Adults and youth

Project or Activity: Financial Literacy

Content or curriculum: FCS curriculum

Date: 2017-2017


Audience: Adults and Youth

Project or activity: Consumerism

Content or Curriculum: FCS curriculum

Date: 2017-2018


Audience: adults and youth

Project or activity: Savings and investments education

Content or Curriculum; FCS curriculum

Date; 2017-2018


Audience: Newsletter Audience

Project or Activity: Managing in Tough Times “Bits and Tips”

Content or Curriculum

Date 2017-2018


Audience: Adults/families

Project or Activity: Focus on the Home: Disaster Plan

Content or Curriculum: FCS curriculum

Input: FCS agent

Date 2017-2018


Audience: Adults/Families

Project or Activity: Going Breen

Input: FCS agents

Date: 2017-2018


Audience: Adults and seniors

Project or Activity: Stand up to Falling

Input: FCS Agents

Date 2017-2018

(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)



Success Stories

Estate Planning Series

Author: Alyssa Cox

Major Program: Estate Planning

According to the 2019 Kentucky Extension Community Assessment, residents in Wolfe County identified that improving family skills in reducing debt, increasing savings, and financial planning as an issue of high importance. A properly executed estate plan can reduce family stress, reduce federal and state tax obligations, and allow the estate to be settled in an expedient fashion saving both time and money. In response to these issues, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Alyssa Cox, and Agric

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