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Taking Charge in Challenging Times

The Taking Charge in Challenging Times program is designed to help citizens cope with the financial and emotional impacts of periods of reduced income due to plant downsizing and military base closings, as well as from divorce, widowhood, and natural disasters. A publication provides a workbook approach to evaluating the financial situation, maximizing resources, controlling spending, meeting financial obligations, and coping with stress. Audience target: Adults (includes sections for helping children cope).

View the Taking Charge in Challenging Times lunch & learn seminars given by Dr. Nancy Porter and Dr. Deborah Thomason. This webpage allows you to view the presentation and download the handouts and the PowerPoint presentations.

The “Taking Charge in Challenging Times” publication is now available.You will need the free Adobe Reader to view this publication. If you do not have it installed on your computer, you can download it now.

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