Financial literacy is not just something that happens as an adult; it is a skill that we build as we grow. That’s why we are so excited to expand the resources our families have to build financial health!
This month we are launching a program in collaboration with Prosperity Works to offer Child Savings Accounts for our current families, and will be devoting one evening per month in our Family Life Skills class to child-centered financial education. To sweeten the pot, we are offering financial incentives for reading books about money, savings and generosity.
Want to help? Help us add some great books to our library! The Money as You Grow Bookshelf is a compendium of books for all ages that includes reading guides and activity ideas for parents.
The information that kids will learn in these books will not only influence their spending habits through adulthood, but having savings set aside exponentially increases their likelihood of attending college, makes it easier to avoid unnecessary loans and debt, and helps them build assets that can cushion them from unexpected events.
Thank you for helping us build skills that will keep on giving!