Cornell Cooperative Extension

Dutchess County
Family Budget Education

Financial Literacy Education

Due to current grant funding, we are unable to offer family budgeting. 

CCEDC is able to provide fee-for-service presentations for organizations interested in Financial Literacy Training. 

However, we still have resources available. 

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Benefits:

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Family Budget Education Program will help you take control of your finances by helping you to:

  • Open Family Communication Channels
  • Set Family Financial Goals
  • Organize Financial Records
  • Develop a Written Budget
  • Manage Credit and Debt
  • Pay Bills on Time
  • Talk to Creditors and Negotiate Repayment Plans
  • Use Local Community Resources
  • Save Money Regularly

Contact information:

If you live in Dutchess County, New York, call the Cornell Cooperative Extension at 845-677-8223, ext. 137.

Contact

Jessica Canale
Family and Consumer Education Program Leader
jmc646@cornell.edu
(845) 677-8223 x 137

Last updated November 10, 2020

Finance

Volunteer

If you have an interest in household finances and enjoy working and helping others, you may want to join our group of dedicated Volunteers. Training in basic financial management is provided in return for helping other Dutchess County families learn how to set financial goals, develop a spending plan, save regularly and learn how to use credit wisely.

Call our office at (845) 677-8223, ext. 137, for more information and an application.

Group Presentations

Looking for a speaker for your next meeting?

The Family Budget Education Program has trained Volunteer Educators who will present up to one-hour programs on basic financial management for your group. Setting financial goals, the importance of family communication and the development of a spending plan will be covered. Other topics could include managing credit and debt, knowing your consumer rights and responsibilities and using local resources.

A minimum of number of participants is required with registration and advanced notice. All programs are contingent on availability of speakers and must be held in Dutchess County, NY. Please contact the number below for information on program fees:
(845) 677-8223, ext. 137 or send an email to jmc646@cornell.edu

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