Grayson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general)
2056.1) 76

Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 0

Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation

2056.3) 0

Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce

2056.4) 0

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt)

2056.5) 0

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals

2056.6) 0

Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan

2056.7) 0

Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation

2056.8) 0

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

2056.9) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses

2056.10) 0

Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns

2056.11) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector



Success Stories

Captain Cash: Youth Financial Management Education

Author: Natalie Taul

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

Learning critical money management concepts as youth has impact on adult behaviors. Attitudes and habits surrounding financial management are shaped in the home, the community, and in the media. If youth are surrounded by unhealthy financial habits, those habits follow them into adulthood leading them down a difficult path. The Captain Cash youth financial curriculum is designed to teach students basic financial management skills through 4interactive classroom sessions. Each session focuses on a

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