Specifically prepared for Illinois residents. A comprehensive coordinator's manual includes implementation guidelines, camera ready materials, sample newsletters, participant start up kit, introductory video, press releases, and software package for tracking participants progress. Monthly calendar space to get organized and keep records featuring lesson for each month, ie. Rent to Own. A series of 6 lessons on basic financial management written for low- income.
Primary goal is to encourage participants to make a spending plan.
Designed for use as home study course, individual or group learning format. Dr. Beverly R. Howell, Extension Family Ec. Experiential lessons teach self-sufficiency. The curriculum incorporates the use of a money management calendar and the envelope system to teach limited resource families money management skills. The program includes a money management calendar with 12 minilessons, envelope masters, visuals, and evaluation form.