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Managing Between Jobs

Recently unemployed? Or underemployed? Family member recently deployed? Facing financial uncertainty?  Feeling that your financial future is out of control?  Our Family Finance Resource Management Program was established to guide families to navigate these tough times.

This website provides resources from the OSU Extension Service and Extension services in other states, as well as information from other public and private agencies.

The resources below will help guide you.

1. First Things First - Adapting to Sudden Loss of Income or Occupation
2. Taking Stock - Financial Assessment
3. Decision Point - Trouble-shooting Your Financial Picture
4. Taking Control - Financial Management

Research and Community Collaboration

• Poverty Simulation Workshops: Initiated with funds from the B.E. Knudson Endowment, OSU Family Policy Program, these workshops are funded by the Public Issues Initiative of the OSU Extension Service. They are designed to increase understanding of poverty issues.
• Other Resources in the Portland Metro Region: In February, 2002, the City of Gresham, U.S Senator Ron Wyden D-Oregon, and Laborers Community Services organized a fair of state, county and private agencies to address the needs of the recently unemployed in Multnomah County. Browse the list of participating providers (PDF) for different services and contacts.

*Some of the web sites listed in these pages are commercial in nature. Their inclusion does not signify endorsement by the OSU Extension Service.

Content Contact: Susan Busler