Description
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the critical role financial wellness plays in early intervention efforts. We will provide a comprehensive overview of our innovative program, sharing insights into its design and the impactful results from our ongoing evaluation. In addition to learning about the importance of integrating financial wellness into support services, the opportunity to reflect on and assess your own financial wellness, gaining valuable tools to enhance your clients' financial health and resilience.
Instructor
Hilary is the Financial Wellness Coordinator for the Financial Wellness Program. This program delivers direct service to families participating in the Baltimore Infants and Toddlers Program. (BITP) These are families with young children who are experiencing a delay in development or who have been diagnosed with a condition that is likely to affect development. In her role, Hilary works alongside a team of human service professionals to offer wrap around services to help families build their financial well being through education, information, tools and resources. Hilary meets one-on-one with families, listens and connects them to resources that will support them in achieving their financial goals. Hilary also provides benefits counseling, financial education, training, and workshops. Hilary has spent her entire career building relationships and community connections, creating safe environment and empowering others. Over the course of her career, she has worked with young mothers experiencing homelessness, individuals with addictions and mental illness, people living with HIV and survivors of human trafficking. She brings a trauma informed approach to every encounter and is committed to honoring and respecting the needs of all people. Hilary holds a BA in English from Towson University.
Tody Hariston-Fuller brings over two decades of dedicated experience in the field of Early Intervention, having played a pivotal role in shaping services and outcomes for young children and their families. As an Administrator for The Baltimore City Infants and Toddlers Program, Tody has been instrumental in overseeing the program’s operations, ensuring high-quality, family-centered services, and advocating for the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Her extensive expertise and commitment to early childhood development have made her a respected leader in the field, positively impacting countless lives over the course of her career.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe the value of supporting financial wellness within early intervention.
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Explain the importance of establishing positive relationships as part of the financial wellness process.
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Identify financial wellness concepts.
Bibliography & References
References
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- Burt, L. (2024, January 30). How Does Homelessness Impact Child Health and Developmental Outcomes? National League of Cities. https://www.nlc.org/article/2024/01/30/how-does-homelessness-impact-child-health-anddevelopmental-outcomes/
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- Maryland Alliance for the Poor. (2018). Maryland Poverty Profiles. https://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Documents/SNAB/Maryland-Poverty-Profiles_201 8_1-15-2018_T.pdf
- Social Determinants of Health | CDC. (2023, November 30). Www.cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/places/measure-definitions/social-determinants-of-health/index.html #:~:text=In%202022%2C%20approximately%2066.2%20million
- Young, N. (2021). Childhood Disability in the United States: 2019. https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2021/acs/acsbr-006.pdf
Late Fees and Refunds
Refunds, credits or transfers are not an option for this workshop.
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
