About Lesson
Key Message:
Managing your finances is part of providing stability for your child.
Discussion Points:
- Creating a basic budget to cover your child’s needs.
- Understanding child support responsibilities.
- Building an emergency fund to handle unexpected expenses.
Video Prompt:
Title: “Financial Tips for Single Dads”
Length: ~5–6 minutes
Script Example:
“Money might be tight, but with a little planning, you can make it work. The goal is to provide stability for your child—because what they need most is to know you’ve got their back.”
Action Steps:
- Budget Worksheet:
- Create a simple budget, listing income, expenses, and savings goals.
- Financial Goal Setting:
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- Write down one short-term financial goal and one long-term goal.
- Example:
- Short-term: Save $500 for emergencies.
- Long-term: Start a college fund.