Founder of Center for Financial Social Work Chosen as Keynote Speaker for Alabama Financial Education and Professional Development Summit

The Center for Financial Social Work is excited to announce that Reeta Wolfson, CMSW will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Alabama Financial Education and Professional Development Summit. This free program, hosted by Financial Education Outreach in partnership with the Regions Institute for Financial Education, will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Individuals interested in attending can register here.

This Year’s Keynote Speaker

For individuals who are visiting our blog for the first time, Reeta Wolfson, CMSW is the founder of both the Center for Financial Social Work (FSW) and the Financial Therapy Network (FTN). Reeta has dedicated almost twenty years of her life to empowering individuals to take control of their money in order to gain control of their lives. Her work provides social workers, community advocates, human service providers and consumers with a proven and positive method for achieving financial wellbeing. Learn more about the groundbreaking Financial Social Work Certification.

Your Host of the Financial Education and Professional Development Summit

Financial Education Outreach is a community-focused nonprofit organization with a mission to address financial literacy gaps while providing access to the tools and resources necessary to build economic security. FEO offers comprehensive economic and financial education programming targeted at low and moderate income families and youth. Our programs foster saving, and support individuals who are committed to building and protecting assets.

What Participants Can Expect at This Free Event

Reeta is honored by her selection as the keynote speaker for the 2016 Alabama Financial Education and Professional Development Summit. She is excited to be a part of the day’s events which include a free roundtable providing a forum for a broader discussion around access and delivery of financial education, services and products. Attendees can also participate in breakout sessions featuring national, state and local industry experts.

Who Should Attend The Summit?

Those who should plan to attend the Financial Education and Professional Development Summit on March 4, 2016 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham include:

• Educators
• Financial Education Practitioners
• Social Workers
• Non-Profit Providers
• HR & Employee Assistance Managers
• Associates of Financial Institutions
• Anyone Dedicated to Their Own and the Financial Wellbeing of Others

You do not want to miss this opportunity to gain new skills, hear from the experts and give your input about access and delivery of financial education to individuals and families in Alabama. In addition to the knowledge and networking opportunities offered at this year’s summit, social workers will also receive CEUs and educators will receive professional development credit.

Reeta looks forward to each of you joining her at this year’s Alabama Financial Education and Professional Development Summit. Get more information (lodging, transportation, time, address, etc.) and register here for this free event.

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Written By Reeta Wolfsohn, CMSW

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