Family Resource Management

Here is an article from H&R block on how to claim your child as a dependent and gain tax credit to help future costs. Block, H. (2018, September 20). Claiming Dependents As New Parents | H&R Block. Retrieved February 10, 2018, from https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/around-block/offers/claiming-child-on-taxes/

Often times, early childhood programs are offered at different libraries. Now, libraries are starting to offer services to expectant parents by partnering up with local hospitals. Take a look at the libraries below that are offering these programs.  Iowa City Public Library- Began a new "prebirth" program called Belly Babies. Goal-  invite expecting parents to come into the library before their baby is born to learn about starting a reading ritual. 6-week program that focuses on the importance of early literacy. Presentations from community specialists family counselors lactation specialists doulas early childhood educators Oregon’s Deschutes Public Library  Launched "Welcome Baby Packets" in 2017. Avaliable in both English and Spanish Include a bilingual book of poems Encourages reading at a young age St. Louis County Library Launched Born To Read Packets In the packet, includes a baby's first library card This encourages paren...

Here is a link to  Fun for Tally Kids,  a website for family events, kids activities, and parenting resources in the Tallahassee area. Here, you will find listings of different programs. Some included are Child Passenger Safety Seat Program, Postpartum Wellness, and WEE Care Women: all community resources assisting expectant parents. Click here  to view site.  Resource:  Fun 4 Tally Kids. (n.d.).  New Parent Resources . [online] Available at: http://fun4tallykids.com/Pregnancy-Baby/New-Parents-Resources/ [Accessed 9 Feb. 2019].

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Nine-month plan for reaching financial stability as an expecting parent  Month #1: Start a household budget sheet (Link provides a fun and easy tool): Household Budget Cheat Sheet Keep track of receipts to see where you can cut back on spending. Month #2: Cut back on credit card debt, interest needs to be avoided at all costs in order to make room for new expenses such as baby essentials and a new vehicle. Installing financial software like Excel will help organize bank account numbers and other financial records. Month #3: Practice using coupons in order to save on discounts when buying groceries and clothing for your baby. Month #4: Speak to your spouse about possibly staying home or returning to work. Do what is best for your child, since spending quality time together is essential for the development of your child. Month #5: Evaluate day care options if returning back to work. nonprofit agencies like "Child Care Aware" offers a...

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