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Family Futures' 2022-2023 Community Report

The Family Futures 2022-2023 Community Report highlights the success of its financial education program for K-4 students in Rappahannock County. For detailed information, refer to the full report in the linked PDF.

Welcome Ned Waterhouse, Our New Executive Director, to the FamilyFutures Family!

Meet Ned Waterhouse, our new Executive Director. From a distinguished educational career to his passion for children's futures, get to know the man leading the charge at FamilyFutures.

FamilyFutures Community Report Fall 2022

VACo Achievement Award for FamilyFutures Program - Rappahannock County Administrators Office

Mother and Son in a Happy Place

Katie Larock is in her “happy place,” literally and figuratively. As a Supervising Lead Teacher at the Child Care and Learning Center, she loves her work, and she will complete a certification in Early Child Development at Laurel Ridge Community College in May.

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May 5, 2022

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Commentary: Local nonprofit encourages better future for Rappahannock’s children

By Ava Genho for Rappahannock News

On Friday, 42 kindergartners enrolled at RCES this fall got something no others in Virginia have: a personal MyFuture savings account! Each received a piggy bank with a special $100 bill, but the real money is held for them at Oak View National Bank. FamilyFutures, a local nonprofit focused on financial education for children and adults, annually opens accounts for all new kindergartners.

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October 4, 2021

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A lot of learning in one year

Support our students as they travel toward their dreams.

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February 19, 2021

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No Tinkers or Tailors…

But plenty of artists, and a farmer, veterinarian, teacher, hair stylist, singer, and at least one gym teacher.

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February 19, 2021

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These Little Piggies Went to….School!

A year ago, 55 Rappahannock public school kindergartners received piggy banks stuffed with $100 in play money. But the money wasn’t just for play.

Not one, not two, but three! That’s how many savings accounts Marissa Ennis has—in addition to her three piggy banks. And she’s only five years old.

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February 19, 2021

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Garrett Cash Has A Big Stash

Garrett Cash—no pun intended--was the first RCES kindergartner to complete five MyFuture activities, which means he is going to have $100 deposited into his MyFuture Savings Account.

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February 19, 2021

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Growing Financial Capability and Expanding Prospects for Rappahannock Students and Their Families

Many graduating high school students leave their senior year without meaningful comprehension of financial matters. They go into the larger world without the tools and judgment necessary to successfully negotiate banking, borrowing, credit, savings, and investment challenges as simple as budgeting, buying on credit, using credit and debit cards, and achieving home ownership.

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January 22, 2021

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