Financial Literacy

Part of being independent is learning to manage your money. You will need to develop a budget to plan how you will use your income to pay your bills and what you have available for things like clothing, entertainment and savings. Local resources include:

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)

Programs delivered through the Family and Consumer Sciences specialty area are designed to help families establish and/or improve their economic self-sufficiency by learning how to make effective economic decisions, including learning to pay bills on time, establish and effectively use credit, reduce debt, and plan for financial emergencies.

Local Offices:

Chesterfield County: 6807 Mimms Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
8:00 am to 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday
804-751-4401 - Main Office
804-751-0515 - Fax
Hanover County: PO Box 9
13224 Hanover Courthouse Road
Hanover, Virginia 23069
(804) 752-4310
(804) 752-4311 FAX
Henrico County: Henrico County Human Services Building, Western Governmental Complex, (just off Parham Road), 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, 2nd floor.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 27032
Richmond, VA 23273-7032
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
804-501-5160 - Main Office
804-501-5169 - Fax
New Kent County: 4301 B Olivet Church Rd. Providence Forge, VA 23140
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 310
Providence Forge, VA 23140-0310
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday
804-966-9645 - Main Office
804-966-5013 – Fax
Petersburg: 400 Farmer Street
Suite 218
Petersburg, VA 23803-6367
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
804-733-1880 - Main Office
804-733-1950 - Fax
Richmond: East District Center 701 N. 25th Street, First Floor in Churchill at the corner of 25th and M. Streets
701 N. 25th Street
First Floor
Richmond, VA 23223
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
804-786-4150 - Main Office
804-786-7718 - Fax
Surry: 45 School Street
Government Center
P. O. Box 205
Surry, VA 23883-0205
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday
757-294-5215 - Main Office
757-294-5218 – Fax

Jump$tart

The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization representing more than 100 individuals and organizations in business, government, association/nonprofit and education who have joined together to improve the financial literacy of Virginians.

Virginia Credit Union

Virginia Credit Union's vision is “to be our members’ trusted advisor of convenient financial services, helping them achieve greater success.”

When you join Virginia Credit Union, you can feel comfortable asking for help. You can trust that you’ll get straightforward, honest answers and advice that makes sense. They’ll listen to your situation and ask important questions so you can make smart financial decisions. Here are ways they help you with financial literacy:

Affordable banking services
Lower fees and tips on how to avoid fees altogether
Lower rates on loans
Attractive rates on savings
Free financial seminars
Advice from our knowledgeable staff
Educational information and online consumer resources
College scholarships
Lifetime membership