Budgeting and Money Management

Name of Specific Service Offered:  Budgeting and Money Management assistance.

Dates the service is available:  All year.

Income Guidelines to get this service:  Classes are offered throughout the year to all individuals, regardless of income status.
What the service gives you:  Practical tools for creating a budget and managing finances to move toward economic stability. Budgeting and Money Management are included in:

- Life Skills classes
- LIFT classes (Life Improvement Family Training): Available at the Clinton/DeKalb County Regional CAP Office.
- Targeted Coaching
- “Big Dream” Budgeting Workshops (concludes in March 2009)

As a new strategy, Community Action Partnership is a key partner in a system of financial representatives and business leaders to address making more effective money managing tools available to families on their journey to economic stability. Called the Financial Stability Coalition, the group addresses some of the root causes of the financial challenges faced by low-income families. For more information, contact Delphia Shanks, director of community development, at (816) 233-8281, ext. 130, or email dshanks@endpov.com

Do I need an appointment to apply for this service? Please call the community development specialist in your area to learn about life skills, LIFT classes and targeted coaching. You can be directed to our Buchanan County office, Andrew County or Clinton/DeKalb county office at the central office number in St. Joseph: (816) 233-8281.