PROJECT STEP UP FAMILIES

Project Step Up families are unique and each family as a significant story.

Program Families are motivated to:

• Set and accomplish goals to achieve financial stability
• Gain accountability in achieving success
• Aquire problem solving skills
• Build family unity
• Gain community resource awareness and supportive relationship
• Develop life skills in basic budgeting, banking, consumer skills, credit and financial planning

Program Families' Eligibility/Requirements:

• One Year Commitment
• Participate in financial literacy courses
• Income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline
• Dependent children in the home
• One or more adults currently employed or attending school
• Resident of Marathon County
• Required to meet with Mentor and Program Coordinator on a regular basis

Families with increased financial stability have:

• Home Ownership
• Personal Savings
• Crisis Management Funds
• Reliable Transportation
• Retirement Planning
• Ongoing Education

Building Financial Independence ... Together, One Step at a Time!