Leslie County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





2056 - Financial Education - General
2056.1) 75

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 0

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

2056.3) 0

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

2056.5) 25

Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money

2056.4) 5

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

2056.6) 8

Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the area: identifying estate planning strategies for the family, farming operation, or business

2056.7) 2

Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented

2056.8) 75

Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program

2056.9) 0

Number of participants who attended age-related housing, financial, and estate planning programs not identified as a “major program.”  Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care



Success Stories

Use Less, Spend Wise Challenge

Author: Vicki Boggs

Major Program: Financial Education - General

Americans spent more than $1 trillion dollars during the holidays in 2018. That number rose another 4.5% in 2019. While holiday spending was at an all-time high pre-pandemic, many families across Kentucky may have less to spend during the 2020 holiday season. COVID-19 financial challenges might cause people to adjust their holiday budgets. When tighter budgets are coupled with pandemic-related supply shortages, it is important to learn smarter ways to stretch consumer dollars and resources. To r

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FACS Holidays at Home 2020 Road Show Program

Author: Vicki Boggs

Major Program: Financial Education - General

FACS Holidays at Home 2020 Road Show Program According to 2019 US Census Data, the median household income in Leslie County is $31,627.00 and 32.3 % of the population of Leslie County is living in poverty.Holidays are often an exciting time of the year.  However, holidays in 2020 came with added stress such as holiday spending, Covid-19 quarantines, mental, physical, and financial stressors. Leslie County citizens, especially those living at or below poverty may benefit from access to

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