Our Mission
Family Advancement Ministries (FAM) Is a Catholic, diocesan, social service organization that, in partnership with the community at-large, nurtures a reverence for life by responding to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of families with the goal of moving families toward independence and self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
Believing in the compassion of God, we affirm the sacredness of human life by guiding families in need to be hope-filled, empowered and self-sufficient.
Personal Finance
The Personal Finance program consists of a two part course on taking control of your finances. In a small group setting, students discuss budgeting, ways to spend less, and avoiding money traps, credit and banking topics and organizing finances. This class meets twice a week in 2-hr sessions.
Personal Finance Basics Part 1- Money is a limited resource, so it is important to make the best financial decisions for you. Small group discussion focuses on budgeting and becoming more conscious of spending choices.
Personal Finance Basics Part 2- small group discussion continues with avoiding money traps, tapping in to potential money sources and the pros and cons of banking
Setting Financial Goals Part 1 - looks into how past experiences have affected current financial decision making, outline money priorities as well as some goal setting strategies
Setting Financial Goals Part 2 - students will make a list of both short and long term financial goals, discussion focuses on ways to improve the success rate of achieving those goals. Budgeting tools are provided.
Safe Home / Save Energy - discusses how you can keep your child safe from falls, drowning, burns and poisons. Home safety is linked to energy usage often - class also focuses on maintaining a safe home while lowering energy costs
Your Credit - takes a look at what is on credit report, what makes up the credit score, steps to take to improve credit, printout of free credit report.
Teaching Children about Money - based on the Kid's Money Smart program - helps parents to help their children learn about money basics and make choices about spending, saving and giving money away.
Interested in attending? Please check our class schedule for upcoming class offerings and call 478-746-9803 to register. Please note that all participants must register before attending classes.