www.csrees.usda.gov/fsll

Nancy M. Porter, Co-Chair

National Initiative Management Team

May 2003

Educator Page Program Toolkit Frequently Asked Questions Background Supporting Research Marketing Tools Extension Links Helpful Links for Extension Educators Funding Resources Evaluation Survey Roll Out Conference Financial Security Guidebook and Educational Resources

Educator Page

Program Toolkit

Take the Road to Financial Security in Later Life America Saves Investing for Your Future Legal Check Up Long Term Care Other Retirement Planning Resources Estate Planning

Educator PageFunding Sources

Consumer Page

Land-Grant Institution Family Economics Extension & Academic Programs Extension Learning Tools Consumer Links Online Tools for Later Life Financial Planning Tools for Target Audiences

Distance Education Format for Extension Initiative

National effort with focused resources, expertise, wide distributionMulti-institutional, diverse faculty, broad learner audienceMulti-media approach Cost effectiveMaterial can be easily updatedDocumented program impacts aggregated nationallyCollaborations with external partners Interlinked national, state, and local web pages

Distance Education Format for Extension Initiative

Relatively new approach – e-ExtensionRequires changes in how we operateTechnology capabilities are not equal across nationShifts many costs to end userLess face time and personal contactFear that technological approach will eliminate need

for personnel

2003 Impacts

35 states have implementation plans with 7 pending22 states reported data online16,914 individuals participated in one or more programs84% increased their financial literacy 59% planned to utilize practices55% planned to develop integrated plan72% indicated that the program(s) were valuable to them96% would recommend program(s) to others