The Dollars and Sense program has always been a high demand in Bullitt County. The curriculum focuses on engaging youth in real life, age appropriate budgeting scenarios. Each student is given an allowance and how many pets they have to take of financially. When in person learning turned to virtual during the 2020-2021 school year we needed a plan for the highly requested program. So a user friendly Dollars and Sense program was created. Youth would still get to participate in all the same things Dollars and Sense program has to offer but a online version. A link was provided to the teachers to share with students. The link had all the booth information needed to complete their transaction form. Students could click on a booth, choose their items and record their purchases on their form. Before the link was provided. 4-H Agent and Assistant spoke to the students virtually about being responsible when spending their money and needs vs wants.

   All 4^th and 5^th graders (4,260) in Bullitt County participate in this school enrichment program.  4-H Teen Club members, parents and community leaders assist in the planning and implementing of these enrichment programs and help run the booths.

Upon completion of this year’s program when youth were surveyed:

91% stated they understand the value of budgeting.

95% stated they will strive to further their education to have more career opportunities

97% stated they didn’t realize how expensive children/pets were.