SAMPLE PROGRAMS CALENDAR
Annette T. FitzGerald
Consumer & Family Economics Specialist
Financial Information Programs –The following program topics and financial information workshops are available from the University of Missouri Extension. Call the Taney County Extension Office at 417-339-4431 to request programs, publications, and make an appointment for budget counseling. Financial Management training is available for agency staff and clients.
Take the Road to Financial Security in Later Life – Learn how to navigate the road to financial security in later life by making informed financial decisions along the way. Information is available on the web at Attend a “Financial Fitness “ or “Financial Planning “seminar.
Estate Planning - Learn how to get your financial affairs in order by attending a seminar conducted by Extension faculty designed to help you evaluate your legal health and estate plans.
America/Missouri Saves - Learn easy ways to save and build wealth to achieve your financial goals. Reach your savings goal by attending a seminar and receive a free newsletter from America Saves or register online at Join Missouri Saves at
Money Management Choices- A basic money management workshop on budgeting, credit, and sound money management choices for living with less. Free seminars and money management publications are available.
Financial Education for Youth– High School students or youth groups are invited to test their consumer skills at the LifeSmarts website sponsored by the National Consumer League. The High School Financial Planning curriculum is available to teach basic financial management by contacting the TaneyCountyExtensionCenter.
Protecting Your Privacy – A seminar on what you can do to protect your financial, medical and telecommunications privacy including what you should know to protect yourself from Financial Fraud and Identify Theft.
Taxpayer Education - Educational programs to inform taxpayers and families about Earned Income Tax Credit and $ense & $aving workshops to help families deal with taxes. Free tax preparation is available at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites in Stone and TaneyCounties.
Rent Smart - A program designed to help renters acquire and keep housing. Topics addressed include: Determining how much rent you can afford by developing a spending plan, Understanding the rental application process including credit reports and screening methods, and legal issues including landlord – tenant responsibilities.
Youth & Family Programs
Parenting Workshops - Workshops for parents are available to promote positive parenting through improved parenting skills. Topics include Parenting Styles, Ages and Stages of Development, Communication, and Discipline. Programs for single parents, foster parents and grandparents are also available including Parenting On Your Own, Co-parenting, and Helping Children Cope with Divorce.
Child Care Provider Training - Monthly workshops are available for certification hours. For Topics and registration information call TaneyCountyExtensionCenter or Child Care Resource and Referral at . Registration Fee required
Home Study Courses
Investing in Your Future - A series of lessons designed for the beginning investor to learn the basics of investing. Topics include how to get started, types of investments, deciding what to buy, and legal estate considerations. $15.00 Fee for workbook or visit the website – This site features 11 units on investing basics and investing small dollar amounts, stocks, fixed income securities, mutual funds and tax deferred Investments.
Cooperative Extension Information Sites:
University of Missouri Extension Publications - Free Extension Publications and abstracts of fee based publications are available online at
Master Gardner Hotline - Call you local ExtensionCenter for gardening questions and publications or visit the HortLine on the web at mobot.org/mobot/hort/hortline
ParentLink Hotline- For answers to your parenting questions or childcare concerns call the University of Missouri warmline to talk to a professional at 1-800-552-8522 or send an email to
University Missouri Extension News – Subscribe to Southwest Region News Service by sending you name via email to . The news features weekly articles in agriculture, business, nutrition, family finance, child development, gardening, and other issues.
Missouri Families E-Newsletter - The site features current news and research topics of interest to families including Parenting, Aging, Childcare, Divorce, Personal Finance, Consumer Action, Nutrition, Food Safety, Housing and Health issues. Visit the site at
Center on Aging Studies - Visit the Center on Aging Studies at to learn about family care giving and practical information on aging issues.
LifeSmarts website – This site features an interactive consumer education quiz to test consumer skills of youth in health personal finance, technology, environment, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Links are available to local, state, and national websites for consumer education. The site sponsored by the National Consumer League.
Program Schedule
Public Issues forum–New Food
Healthy Families TaskforceScience: Our Biotechnology Choices
2ndThursday of each monthFebruary 24th
9:00 – 11:00 AM6:30-8:30 PM $5.00 Fee
Branson - Parents As TeachersSpringfieldGreenCounty Library
Reed Spring – Gibson Tech1264 US Hwy 60 East, Republic, MO
To register call: 417-339-4431To Registration call: 417-732-7284
Sense & Saving WorkshopHow to Get financially Fit
Monthly -Friday meetings at OACACFebruary 3rd
in Stone and TaneyCounty11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
To register in Stone: 417-272-8508MO Head Start Conference
To register in Taney: 417-239-1882Lodge of Four Seasons
Budget CounselingAvailable:Lake of the Ozarks
For appointment call: Protecting Your Privacy
417-339-4431February 16th
University of Missouri ExtensionNoon
Taney County OfficeSt Andrew Presbyterian Church
260 Birdcage Walk, P.O. Box 1620KimberlyCity
Hollister MO 65673To register call: 417-339-4431
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