ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Cooperative Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Family and Consumer Sciences Program, for August, 2012. This program is being offered by Brenda C. Williams, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent at the Extension Office (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville).
Building Your Financial Future (A personal financial management program - for those filing bankruptcy only) – August 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Attendees will learn 4 basic concepts that will aid in handling financial resources responsibly and building a financially secure future. This program has been approved to issue certificates evidencing completion of a personal financial management instructional course in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. Attendees must bring a case number to class.
Topics include: Develop a Budget, Money Management Skills, Use Credit Responsibly, and Consumers Rights and Responsibilities.
Cost to attend this class is $10.00 (cash only) for course materials. Pre-register by August 17, by calling 352-955-2402.
For more information about this programs call 352-955-2402. Visit the Extension Office calendar for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. IFAS is a cooperative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Florida, the Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners.
Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations should contact the Extension Office at least 10 working days prior to the event so that special consideration can be given to the request.