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





2054 - Real Skills for Everyday Life
2054.1) 42

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge (such as knowledge of ways to reduce expenses; cut spending; and save for emergencies)

2054.2) 42

Number of people who increase their knowledge of ways to balance income and expenses

2054.3) 42

Number of people who have improved their skills to feel more in control of their money

2054.4) 42

Number of individuals who practice setting goals for the use of their money

2054.5) 42

Number of individuals who identify their needs and wants and secure needs first

2054.6) 42

Number of individuals who identify resources to help with their budget

2054.7) 42

Number of individuals who demonstrate skill in listing their expenses and income and totaling each



Success Stories

Improving Financial Knowledge in Hickman and Carlisle Counties

Author: Melissa Goodman

Major Program: Real Skills for Everyday Life

The consequences of the Great Recession and the extended period of slow economic growth which followed, encouraged Kentuckians to become more aware of their financial situation. Kentucky consistently lags behind other areas of the United States in key household economic indicators, including: personal income, population living below the poverty line, unemployment, and revolving debt. It is important to acknowledge the impact of current economic conditions on family financial management by teachi

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