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Financial Security for All (Bernalillo County)
Plan Goals
Improve financial literacy of Bernalillo County residents through better money managment, increased savings and wise use of credit.
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Financial Security for All - Personal Finance
Impact Reports
Family Finance
Jump$tart Financial Literacy; This year the Home Economist, active in the Jump$tart coalition for financial literacy was as the event chairperson for NM Jump$tart. The goal of this task was to accommodate more high school teachers charged with teaching financial literacy in their school around the state. In addition to an information booth for NMSU Cooperative Extension Family Management programs a workshop was given on the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) curriculum. Dr. Abdul-Rahman the ACES Family Management Specialist presented training to the high school teachers.
In May of 2011 Dr. Abdul-Rahman came to do a financial training program on investments to a VA Research Staff group. The Home Economist worked to set this training of some 42 people up which was very well received.
Jump$tart Financial Literacy; This year the Home Economist, active in the Jump$tart coalition for financial literacy was as the event chairperson for NM Jump$tart. The goal of this task was to accommodate more high school teachers charged with teaching financial literacy in their school around the state. In addition to an information booth for NMSU Cooperative Extension Family Management programs a workshop was given on the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) curriculum. Dr. Abdul-Rahman the ACES Family Management Specialist presented training to the high school teachers.
In May of 2011 Dr. Abdul-Rahman came to do a financial training program on investments to a VA Research Staff group. The Home Economist worked to set this training of some 42 people up which was very well received.
* Within 6 months of completing the Foot in the Door program, 85% of its 166 participants reported that they were more aware of how to successfully complete a job application, over 40% have actively searched for employment using techniques and tools developed in the program, and 20% have obtained employment.
* Ten percent (10%) of participants who partook in a craft, sewing, or quilting class from the Lea County Extension Service, exhibited their projects at the Lea County Fair or the local quilt shows
* Among the 36 participants of “Knowing Your Credit” at the Clovis Community College Professional Improvement Training, 25% of the participants acknowledged that they have recently obtained their credit report and approximately 50% replied that they plan to get a report based on information presented in this program.
* Five percent (5%) of Going Green Workshop participants in Lea County have begun to implement small energy saving techniques in their homes and businesses.
* As a result of the holiday craft workshops in Lea County, 20% of the workshop participants completed additional crafts as a gift for family and friends, 10% enrolled in additional extension service programs, and 20% of the participants have begun to improve their crafts skills and move onto more difficult items/projects.
* After various beginner quilting classes in Lea County, 80% of their participants would recognize the equipment necessary to complete the project on their own, 30% purchased additional supplies to duplicate the craft at home, and 90% completed the craft item during class time to show off to other classmates as well as family and friends.
* From a Knowing Your Credit Reports and Credit Reports seminar to 69 adults at the Retired Teachers Association, 30% of its participants acknowledged that they have recently obtained their credit report and approximately 50 % replied that they plan to get a report based on information presented in this program.
* Twenty five percent of the participants in the sewing, quilting and craft programs provided by Lea County Extension Service are exhibiting their completed items in the county fair and local quilt shows.
* Ten percent (10%) of participants who partook in a craft, sewing, or quilting class from the Lea County Extension Service, exhibited their projects at the Lea County Fair or the local quilt shows
* Among the 36 participants of “Knowing Your Credit” at the Clovis Community College Professional Improvement Training, 25% of the participants acknowledged that they have recently obtained their credit report and approximately 50% replied that they plan to get a report based on information presented in this program.
* Five percent (5%) of Going Green Workshop participants in Lea County have begun to implement small energy saving techniques in their homes and businesses.
* As a result of the holiday craft workshops in Lea County, 20% of the workshop participants completed additional crafts as a gift for family and friends, 10% enrolled in additional extension service programs, and 20% of the participants have begun to improve their crafts skills and move onto more difficult items/projects.
* After various beginner quilting classes in Lea County, 80% of their participants would recognize the equipment necessary to complete the project on their own, 30% purchased additional supplies to duplicate the craft at home, and 90% completed the craft item during class time to show off to other classmates as well as family and friends.
* From a Knowing Your Credit Reports and Credit Reports seminar to 69 adults at the Retired Teachers Association, 30% of its participants acknowledged that they have recently obtained their credit report and approximately 50 % replied that they plan to get a report based on information presented in this program.
* Twenty five percent of the participants in the sewing, quilting and craft programs provided by Lea County Extension Service are exhibiting their completed items in the county fair and local quilt shows.
* After completing the Foot in the Door program, over 75% of its 166 participants reported a greater understanding and awareness of the programs available to assist job seekers, 85% had developed a professional resume and summary statement, over 90% reported that they had improved their interviewing techniques and had “greatly” benefited from the mock interviewing experience, and over 95% had set a goal regarding their financial behaviors.
* Dollar Decisions programs in Doña Ana county saw 80% of participants increased their knowledge and awareness related to money management.
* Dollar Decisions programs in Doña Ana county saw 80% of participants increased their knowledge and awareness related to money management.
Catholic Charities of Albuquerque has a Homeless Prevention grant in collaboration with the City of Albuquerque and US Dept. of Urban Development the Home Economist has worked closely with this group offering training to their clientele on nutrition, meal planning and basic family budgeting. The one hour classes offered have been for groups of 17 to 25 people at a time at the Catholic Charities facilities through this year cycle.
New Mexico Girls Institute is a program of New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women designed to reach for high school girls throughout the state and their annual event is held at UNM in October. The Home Economist presented a workshop to 17 girls on budgeting “Making the most of your Money”
Life Skills Day at Hope Christian High School the Home Economist presented a half day workshop on Budget basics and living on your own, 14 students participated.
New Mexico Girls Institute is a program of New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women designed to reach for high school girls throughout the state and their annual event is held at UNM in October. The Home Economist presented a workshop to 17 girls on budgeting “Making the most of your Money”
Life Skills Day at Hope Christian High School the Home Economist presented a half day workshop on Budget basics and living on your own, 14 students participated.
Jump$tart Financial literacy Financial Literacy; This year the Home Economist, active in the Jump$tart coalition for financial literacy finished the year term as the event chairperson for NM Jump$tart. Two events took place, one in Roswell in November and the other in Las Cruces in January the goal of this task was to accommodate more high school teachers charged with teaching financial literacy in their school around the state. In addition to an information booth for NMSU Cooperative Extension Family Management programs a workshop was given on the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) curriculum. Dr. Abdul-Rahman the ACES Family Management Specialist presented training to the high school teachers.
Dr. Abdul-Rahman worked with the Home Economist to bring the Family and Consumer Science teacher together for purposes to share who the two groups could work together and help each other. Throughout the year the Home Economist has helped teachers on the phone and in person as requested and hopes these connections will continue to grow.
Dr. Abdul-Rahman worked with the Home Economist to bring the Family and Consumer Science teacher together for purposes to share who the two groups could work together and help each other. Throughout the year the Home Economist has helped teachers on the phone and in person as requested and hopes these connections will continue to grow.