Planting the Seeds of Financial Wellness
Financial Confidence starts early - and lasts a lifetime. Whether your child is just beginning to understand the value of money or preparing for their first big purchase, we're here to guide every step of the journey.
Our youth banking programs are designed to help parents raise financially savvy kids who know how to budget, save, and spend with purpose. By involving children in everyday money conversations, you're giving them the tools to make smart financial choice and build resilience for the future.
From interactive savings tools to real-world lessons in responsibility, we offer age-appropriate resources that grow with your child. Ready to raise financially independent kids? Click here to explore tips, tools, and programs that make learning about money fun and impactful.
Enjoy our Youth Banking programs or open a Youth Savings Account today and give your child a head start toward a lifelong financial wellness. Whether you're a parent, teacher, ore caregiver, there's a place for you in our growing community of financially empowered families.
Financial Education Resources
Directions Credit Union offers FREE, ready-to-use tools and resources designed to help families, educators, and community organizations—including the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club—empower kids and teach them how to make smart money choices.
My First Nest Egg
Kids aged 3-13
My First Nest Egg is a free money education app for parents and kids with a virtual tracker, learning games, goal setting, and more!
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FoolProof
Teens & Young Adults (Middle School/High School/College)
FoolProof teaches kids about financial responsibility and healthy skepticism through highly interactive, self-grading lessons!
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Financial Education Resources
Directions Offers great financial education tools for the Youth in our communities
My First Nest Egg
My First Nest Egg is a free money education app for parents and kids with a virtual tracker, learning games, goal setting, and more!
Learn More
FoolProof
FoolProof teaches kids about money, financial responsibility, and healthy skepticism through highly interactive, self-grading lessons and is free to use!
Learn More
My First Nest Egg Youth Corner
At Directions Credit Union, November is about gratitude—and a real-world money skill kids still need: how to write a check. This month’s printable blends both in a fun, hands-on way families can use at home.
Stop by a branch to pick up materials or click on the image to download.
Happy Learning!
