Empowering the Next Generation with Real-World Financial Skills
YOUNANCE is a BCPS-approved financial literacy program designed for students from Grade 2 to Grade 12. Our mission is to equip young minds with practical, age-appropriate financial knowledge that prepares them for lifelong success.
Start with the basics—money, saving, needs vs. wants, and fun goal-setting.
Build smarter habits—budgeting, saving, earning, and decision-making.
Prep for the real world—credit, jobs, taxes, student loans, and investing.
Who we are
What Is YOUNANCE?
YOUNANCE is a dynamic financial literacy program created to teach students from Grade 2 to Grade 12 essential money skills for real-life success. Through interactive case studies, fun activities, and age-specific lessons, we turn financial concepts into confidence and action.
Our Programs
Start Them Early
Building Money Smarts in Young Learners
Students Learn:
What money is and how it’s earned
Needs vs. wants
Saving vs. spending
Budgeting basics
Goal setting
Program Features:
Fun games and activities
Memorable characters and case studies
Teacher-friendly guides
Cross-curricular learning
💡 Example: Jayla’s Lemonade Stand Adventure teaches kids how to price, track, and save.
Key Outcomes:
Develop early saving habits
Understand spending value
Build a goal-setting mindset
Turning Awareness into Action
Students Learn:
Budgeting and expense tracking
Savings accounts and interest
Opportunity cost and delayed gratification
Entrepreneurship basics
Influence of peers and media on spending
Program Features:
12 dynamic case studies
Vocabulary builders
Role-playing simulations
Culturally inclusive lessons
💡 Example: Amari’s New Bike Budget helps students practice saving and prioritizing.
Key Outcomes:
Make informed spending decisions
Set and manage financial goals
Strengthen financial logic and decision-making
Ready for the Real World
Financial Power for Teens
Students Learn:
Real-world budgeting
Credit, debt, and credit scores
Paychecks, taxes, and student loans
Investing and compound interest
Career planning and long-term wealth
Program Features:
15 realistic case studies
Budget tools and job readiness exercises
Guest speakers and mock interviews
Family-to-classroom connections
💡 Example: Carlos’s First Job & Credit Card teaches financial independence and credit responsibility.
Key Outcomes:
Manage money as young adults
Make responsible college and credit decisions
Prepare for financial life after graduation
Why choose us
Why Schools and Parents Trust YOUNANCE
Bring YOUNANCE to Your School or Program
We work with schools, educators, youth programs, and parents who want to make a lasting financial impact in their communities. Request a sample curriculum or book a consultation today!
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