Extension
It Starts With Us
Financial Management
Securing Financial Stability
Drake, Saylor
Financial Education - General
Recovering Your Finances
Economic and Business Development - CED
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.
Number of individuals self-reporting improved financial stability and economic well-being.
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money.
Number of individuals report an increased level of understanding in the area of habits and attitudes.
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 2025
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 2024- June 2025
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 2024 - June 2025
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Reality Check
Content: Recovering Your Finances
Inputs: Agent and staff time
Date: July 2024 thru June 2025 ongoing project
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense
Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum
Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time
Date: October 2024 – North Butler; April 2025 – Morgantown Elem.
Audience: Youth – 8th grade
Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store 2025
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Reality Store
Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time
Date: April 2025
