Financial Literacy 102: A Financial Guide Before Reentry

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Financial Literacy 102: A Financial Guide Before Reentry is a practical, justice-informed workbook designed to build foundational financial knowledge before returning to the community. Through clear explanations, case studies, and hands-on activities, learners are introduced to everyday financial concepts in a way that is approachable, engaging, and grounded in real-world application. Rather than relying on jargon or assumptions, this workbook meets learners where they are, creating space to learn, reflect, and practice essential skills without judgment.

This 12 Chapter Workbook walks learners through key financial topics step by step:

1. What is Money? Builds a foundational understanding of what money is and encourages reflection on personal relationships with it.

2. What is Credit? Explains how credit works, how scores are calculated, and the realities of borrowing.

3. What is a Budget? Introduces practical steps to create and maintain a working budget.

4. What is a Bank? Explores how banks operate and how to choose and use financial services.

5. How Does Health Affect Wealth? Examines the financial impact of health decisions and long-term well-being.

6. The Financial Starter Pack. Introduces essential financial tools and reinforces confidence in using them.

7. Skills that Pay Bills. Guides learners through identifying career paths and planning for income stability.

8. Finding Your Career. Connects career choices to budgeting and financial decision-making.

9. Starting in Apartments. Uses budgeting skills to evaluate and compare rental housing options.

10. Picking a Ride. Explores transportation choices, including the true cost of owning a vehicle.

11. Finding a Home. Simulates the home-buying process and introduces long-term financial considerations.

12. People & Money. Addresses how to navigate financial conversations and decisions within relationships.

Designed specifically with reentry in mind, this curriculum acknowledges that financial literacy is not “common sense”; it is learned. Each lesson emphasizes practical application, giving learners the opportunity to actively engage with financial tools like budgeting, credit, and decision-making in realistic contexts. With a tone that is clear, respectful, and free of intimidation, paired with a colorful and engaging design, Financial Literacy 102: A Financial Guide Before Reentry is built to be a resource learners will actually use, supporting them as they begin to rebuild, plan, and move forward.