Butler County CES

Title:

Financial Management

MAP:

Securing Financial Stability

Agents Involved:

Cowles, Drake, Saylor

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Financial Education - General

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Positive Employability

Situation:

In the current economy, financial stability is important. Helping Butler county residents 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 2020-June 2021

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 2020- June 2021

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 2020 - June 2021

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: OWL Academy, Families and Individuals

Project or Activity: MITT

Content or Curriculum: MITT

Inputs: CES, community partnerships

Date:Monthly for rehab center and October 2020 - May 2021 for Owl Academy

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum

Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time

Date: October 2020 – North Butler; April 2021 – Morgantown Elem.

Audience: Youth – 8th grade

Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store 2021

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Reality Store

Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time

Date: February 2021