Financial ManagementPlan of Work

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Butler County CES

Title:
Financial Management
MAP:
Securing Financial Stability
Agents Involved:
Drake, Saylor
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Financial Education - General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
FCS Employment Skills
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Recovering Your Finances
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - CED
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 2024-June 2024


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 2023- June 2024


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 2023 - June 2024

Learning Opportunities:


Audience:  Adults

Project or Activity: Reality Check

Content: Recovering Your Finances

Inputs: Agent and staff time

Date: July 2023 thru June 2024 ongoing project


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum

Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time

Date: October 2023 – North Butler; April 2024 – Morgantown Elem.


Audience: Youth – 8th grade

Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store 2024

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Reality Store

Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time

Date: February 2024

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