You’ll find lots of tools and information to use and share—some of it serious and some of it fun for you and your family. Also shared here is learning from peer projects around the country, as well as research on the academic, personal and financial effects of saving and financial education for children and families. Note: Often published research is behind paywalls. If a particular topic in research or program results interests you, let us know and we will get the full report to you.
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Fall 2022 Report
Fall 2022 Report
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PRESS RELEASE
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PRESS RELEASE
This report describes findings from the second year of the Family Futures program evaluation.
This report describes findings from the second year of the Family Futures program evaluation.
MyFuture program results Kindergarten-2nd grade
MyFuture program results Kindergarten-2nd grade
Headwaters is excited to share our second episode in collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
Headwaters is excited to share our second episode in collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
Headwaters is excited to release our first video collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
Headwaters is excited to release our first video collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
The first of a monthly series—Five Minutes with FamilyFutures—has been posted. The first installment is an overview of our work. Later segments will feature students, parents, and tips on financial topics. Look for a new video the first week of each month. Tell us what you want to know, using the contact form on this website or email director@familyfuturesva.org. Much thanks to Brittany Dwyer and Cierra Chambers from the Headwaters Foundation for production.
The first of a monthly series—Five Minutes with FamilyFutures—has been posted. The first installment is an overview of our work. Later segments will feature students, parents, and tips on financial topics. Look for a new video the first week of each month. Tell us what you want to know, using the contact form on this website or email director@familyfuturesva.org. Much thanks to Brittany Dwyer and Cierra Chambers from the Headwaters Foundation for production.
The latest on Federal student loan payment suspension
The latest on Federal student loan payment suspension
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has published information, forms and an instructional video on guidelines to secure temporary eviction protection resulting from Covid.
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has published information, forms and an instructional video on guidelines to secure temporary eviction protection resulting from Covid.
Youth savings can lead to more assets in young adulthood. Adolescents aged 13–17 years who have savings of their own are more likely to have savings as young adults aged 18–22 years and are likely to have saved more than those who did not have savings as adolescents. Learn about what we do.
Youth savings can lead to more assets in young adulthood. Adolescents aged 13–17 years who have savings of their own are more likely to have savings as young adults aged 18–22 years and are likely to have saved more than those who did not have savings as adolescents. Learn about what we do.
Assets are significantly and positively related to college graduation. Asset holdings significantly higher than zero have a positive significant relationship with college graduation rates. Further, when lower wealth households experience significant asset accumulation over time, youth from these households graduate college at similar rates as youth from wealthier households. Learn more about what we do.
Assets are significantly and positively related to college graduation. Asset holdings significantly higher than zero have a positive significant relationship with college graduation rates. Further, when lower wealth households experience significant asset accumulation over time, youth from these households graduate college at similar rates as youth from wealthier households. Learn more about what we do.
73% of adolescents plan on graduating from a four-year college, but 55% of adolescents who do not have savings fail to attend college after graduating high school. In comparison, only 20–26% of adolescents who have some type of savings do not enroll in college after graduating high school. Learn more about what we do.
73% of adolescents plan on graduating from a four-year college, but 55% of adolescents who do not have savings fail to attend college after graduating high school. In comparison, only 20–26% of adolescents who have some type of savings do not enroll in college after graduating high school. Learn more about what we do.
Here’s a site with several story-based games that teach young children about money and making choices. Let us know if you and your child enjoyed these games and learned from them by using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Here’s a site with several story-based games that teach young children about money and making choices. Let us know if you and your child enjoyed these games and learned from them by using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Want to slay your debt monsters and have a little fun doing it? Use this free tool developed by Consumer Credit Counseling. Identify your monsters and find out where you can get personal advice with no up front fees from an accredited nonprofit agency. Was this information helpful? Let us know by using the contact form at the bottom of this page. Good luck!
Want to slay your debt monsters and have a little fun doing it? Use this free tool developed by Consumer Credit Counseling. Identify your monsters and find out where you can get personal advice with no up front fees from an accredited nonprofit agency. Was this information helpful? Let us know by using the contact form at the bottom of this page. Good luck!
Sign up for SaverLife and earn points for growing your financial knowledge and saving regularly. Start with a savings account at a local participating bank. Then link your account to SaverLife by setting up your personal access and code, followed by answering some survey questions—that also earns you points. Saving as little as $5 a week earns points and potential for additional deposits. For information on local participating banks, contact FamilyFutures: info@family-futures.org.
Sign up for SaverLife and earn points for growing your financial knowledge and saving regularly. Start with a savings account at a local participating bank. Then link your account to SaverLife by setting up your personal access and code, followed by answering some survey questions—that also earns you points. Saving as little as $5 a week earns points and potential for additional deposits. For information on local participating banks, contact FamilyFutures: info@family-futures.org.
Persons with disabilities have many challenges to maintain financial stability. Through its Financial Resilience Center, the National Disability Institute (NDI) offers free tools and advice that go beyond general information. They address questions about earnings, assets, benefit eligibility and more. They help you understand your current financial situation and how to improve it with a personalized plan. Check out LifeCents, or refer someone who could use focused help:
Persons with disabilities have many challenges to maintain financial stability. Through its Financial Resilience Center, the National Disability Institute (NDI) offers free tools and advice that go beyond general information. They address questions about earnings, assets, benefit eligibility and more. They help you understand your current financial situation and how to improve it with a personalized plan. Check out LifeCents, or refer someone who could use focused help:
Download free copies of comics that teach financial concepts, for middle and high school students, in English and Spanish. Some have lesson plans as well.
Download free copies of comics that teach financial concepts, for middle and high school students, in English and Spanish. Some have lesson plans as well.
CFPB information
CFPB information
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau explains how to work with lenders and how to avoid mortgage scams.
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau explains how to work with lenders and how to avoid mortgage scams.
If you are behind on your mortgage, beware of mortgage relief scams. There is free foreclosure help.
If you are behind on your mortgage, beware of mortgage relief scams. There is free foreclosure help.
Family Futures Baseline Survey Summary
Family Futures Baseline Survey Summary
Fall 2022 Report
Fall 2022 Report
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PRESS RELEASE
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PRESS RELEASE
This report describes findings from the second year of the Family Futures program evaluation.
This report describes findings from the second year of the Family Futures program evaluation.
MyFuture program results Kindergarten-2nd grade
MyFuture program results Kindergarten-2nd grade
Headwaters is excited to share our second episode in collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
Headwaters is excited to share our second episode in collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
Headwaters is excited to release our first video collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
Headwaters is excited to release our first video collaboration with FamilyFutures called "5 Minutes with FamilyFutures."
Youth savings can lead to more assets in young adulthood. Adolescents aged 13–17 years who have savings of their own are more likely to have savings as young adults aged 18–22 years and are likely to have saved more than those who did not have savings as adolescents. Learn about what we do.
Youth savings can lead to more assets in young adulthood. Adolescents aged 13–17 years who have savings of their own are more likely to have savings as young adults aged 18–22 years and are likely to have saved more than those who did not have savings as adolescents. Learn about what we do.
Assets are significantly and positively related to college graduation. Asset holdings significantly higher than zero have a positive significant relationship with college graduation rates. Further, when lower wealth households experience significant asset accumulation over time, youth from these households graduate college at similar rates as youth from wealthier households. Learn more about what we do.
Assets are significantly and positively related to college graduation. Asset holdings significantly higher than zero have a positive significant relationship with college graduation rates. Further, when lower wealth households experience significant asset accumulation over time, youth from these households graduate college at similar rates as youth from wealthier households. Learn more about what we do.
73% of adolescents plan on graduating from a four-year college, but 55% of adolescents who do not have savings fail to attend college after graduating high school. In comparison, only 20–26% of adolescents who have some type of savings do not enroll in college after graduating high school. Learn more about what we do.
73% of adolescents plan on graduating from a four-year college, but 55% of adolescents who do not have savings fail to attend college after graduating high school. In comparison, only 20–26% of adolescents who have some type of savings do not enroll in college after graduating high school. Learn more about what we do.
Family Futures Baseline Survey Summary
Family Futures Baseline Survey Summary
Want to slay your debt monsters and have a little fun doing it? Use this free tool developed by Consumer Credit Counseling. Identify your monsters and find out where you can get personal advice with no up front fees from an accredited nonprofit agency. Was this information helpful? Let us know by using the contact form at the bottom of this page. Good luck!
Want to slay your debt monsters and have a little fun doing it? Use this free tool developed by Consumer Credit Counseling. Identify your monsters and find out where you can get personal advice with no up front fees from an accredited nonprofit agency. Was this information helpful? Let us know by using the contact form at the bottom of this page. Good luck!
Sign up for SaverLife and earn points for growing your financial knowledge and saving regularly. Start with a savings account at a local participating bank. Then link your account to SaverLife by setting up your personal access and code, followed by answering some survey questions—that also earns you points. Saving as little as $5 a week earns points and potential for additional deposits. For information on local participating banks, contact FamilyFutures: info@family-futures.org.
Sign up for SaverLife and earn points for growing your financial knowledge and saving regularly. Start with a savings account at a local participating bank. Then link your account to SaverLife by setting up your personal access and code, followed by answering some survey questions—that also earns you points. Saving as little as $5 a week earns points and potential for additional deposits. For information on local participating banks, contact FamilyFutures: info@family-futures.org.
Persons with disabilities have many challenges to maintain financial stability. Through its Financial Resilience Center, the National Disability Institute (NDI) offers free tools and advice that go beyond general information. They address questions about earnings, assets, benefit eligibility and more. They help you understand your current financial situation and how to improve it with a personalized plan. Check out LifeCents, or refer someone who could use focused help:
Persons with disabilities have many challenges to maintain financial stability. Through its Financial Resilience Center, the National Disability Institute (NDI) offers free tools and advice that go beyond general information. They address questions about earnings, assets, benefit eligibility and more. They help you understand your current financial situation and how to improve it with a personalized plan. Check out LifeCents, or refer someone who could use focused help:
Here’s a site with several story-based games that teach young children about money and making choices. Let us know if you and your child enjoyed these games and learned from them by using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Here’s a site with several story-based games that teach young children about money and making choices. Let us know if you and your child enjoyed these games and learned from them by using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Download free copies of comics that teach financial concepts, for middle and high school students, in English and Spanish. Some have lesson plans as well.
Download free copies of comics that teach financial concepts, for middle and high school students, in English and Spanish. Some have lesson plans as well.
The first of a monthly series—Five Minutes with FamilyFutures—has been posted. The first installment is an overview of our work. Later segments will feature students, parents, and tips on financial topics. Look for a new video the first week of each month. Tell us what you want to know, using the contact form on this website or email director@familyfuturesva.org. Much thanks to Brittany Dwyer and Cierra Chambers from the Headwaters Foundation for production.
The first of a monthly series—Five Minutes with FamilyFutures—has been posted. The first installment is an overview of our work. Later segments will feature students, parents, and tips on financial topics. Look for a new video the first week of each month. Tell us what you want to know, using the contact form on this website or email director@familyfuturesva.org. Much thanks to Brittany Dwyer and Cierra Chambers from the Headwaters Foundation for production.
The latest on Federal student loan payment suspension
The latest on Federal student loan payment suspension
CFPB information
CFPB information
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