Financial Empowerment: Basics of Spending and Saving

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-FEBSS

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain the difference between wants and needs and how they influence making informed financial decisions.
Describe the purpose of budgeting, how to create one, and common challenges in managing a budget.
Identify strategies and resources to assist people with IDD in setting and achieving their financial goals.

Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Wants and Needs

Sarah Learns to Balance Her Wants and Needs

The Foundation of Financial Empowerment

Strategies for Balancing Wants and Needs

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Introduction to Budgeting

What Is Budgeting?

How to Create a Budget

Sarah Creates a Budget

Helping With Budgeting

Common Challenges with Budgeting

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Empowering Long-Term Success

Sarah's Journey to Financial Independence

How DSPs Can Support Financial Goal Setting

Extra Resources for Reaching Goals

Financial Empowerment: More Than Just Setting Goals

Financial Empowerment Is a Lifelong Journey

Strategies for Dealing with Setbacks

Dealing with Financial Stress

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

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Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.