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Financial Fitness
Why participate in Financial Fitness with TwinStar Credit Union?
Completing this program can help reduce financial stress, improve financial wellness, and improve overall quality of life.
- Develop practical skills for managing your finances effectively.
- Access to certified financial education instructors and certified financial counselors who provide personalized guidance.
- Access to free tools and resources.
Program Highlights
- Seven instructor-led workshops. 2 sessions per week.
- Seven independent study assignments
- Assignment tasks associated with each workshop topic.
- Final project – Written, video or verbal summary of the journey through the Financial Fitness program.
- Invitation to graduation celebration where you receive a certificate of completion and a gift.
Workshops
- Thursday, July 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm Welcome to Financial Literacy & Money Management
- Thursday, July 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm Understanding Credit & Debt Management
- Thursday, July 24 6:00pm - 8:00pm Auto Buying & Fraud/Identity Theft
- Thursday, July 31 6:00pm - 8:00pm Protecting your Assets, Buying a Home & Completion Celebration
Arrive at 5:30pm for dinner Workshops held at: FESS Office 6840 Capitol Blvd SW, Bldg 3 Tumwater, WA 98501
*Childcare is not available*
Dynamic Dads
This program is a 14-week court approved, evidence-based parenting class for dads uses the award winning “Nurturing Fathers” curriculum, supplemented with discussion and presentations. It is a strength-based parenting group that provides an opportunity for dads to build and strengthen positive parenting attitudes and behaviors, while in the company of other dads on a pathway to becoming “Dynamic Dads.” When fathers are actively involved in their children’s lives, the whole family thrives.
Consider the Children
The divorce/separation of one’s parents is a major event in the life of a child. Consider the Children is a 4-hour parenting class focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents.
Topics include:
- Grief and loss
- Stress indicators in children
- The long-term impact of parental conflict on children
- Communication skills for parents who live separately
- Strategies to help children in transition through visits
Consider the Children Seminar Workshops meet Lewis, Mason Pierce, and Thurston County Superior Court requirements mandating attendance at a four (4)-hour class designated to address the impact family restructuring has on children. All instructors have been approved by the courts. Upon completion of this class you will be given a Certificate of Attendance to give to your attorney, or file with the court clerk.This VIRTUAL 4-hour live seminar is focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents.
If you do not have access to a computer, you will also be able to access the class via phone call, tablet, or other smart device!
Register and submit payment by filling out the online form.
A fee of $50 will be charged to participants. Discounts are provided to those individuals who indicate they are low-income and unable to afford the full fee. To receive the reduction in fee, attendees are asked to call our office at (360) 754-7629 and provide proof of low-income status.
Impact of Domestic Violence - Men
This 4-hour class designed to assist parents in supporting children who have witnessed, or have been affected by domestic violence. Classes are gender specific
Topics include:
- What is Domestic Violence?
- .To what extent are children impacted by domestic violence?
- What can parents do to help children?
- What actions should parents avoid?
- What are strategies for parenting after violence?
- How do Moms and Dads interact after domestic violence?
- What is the long-term impact of parental conflict on children?
Impact of Domestic Violence satisfies mandated parenting class requirements. Upon completion of this class you will be given a Certificate of Attendance.
Discounts are provided to those individuals who indicate they are low-income and unable to afford the full fee. To receive the reduction in fee, attendees are asked to call our office at (360) 754-7629 and provide proof of low-income status.
Impact of Domestic Violence - Women
This 4-hour class designed to assist parents in supporting children who have witnessed, or have been affected by domestic violence. Classes are gender specific
Topics include:
- What is Domestic Violence?
- To what extent are children impacted by domestic violence?
- What can parents do to help children?
- What actions should parents avoid?
- What are strategies for parenting after violence?
- How do Moms and Dads interact after domestic violence?
- What is the long-term impact of parental conflict on children?
Impact of Domestic Violence satisfies mandated parenting class requirements. Upon completion of this class you will be given a Certificate of Attendance.
Discounts are provided to those individuals who indicate they are low-income and unable to afford the full fee. To receive the reduction in fee, attendees are asked to call our office at (360) 754-7629 and provide proof of low-income status.
MRT #4 Coed Wednesday 3-5pm
Our 14-week, research-based class for parents uses the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Curriculum, supplemented with discussion and presentations. It is designed to address past parenting behaviors, present family interactions, and assist parents in planning for a healthy family future. This behavior-based approach to parenting encourages parents to recognize the value of taking responsibility for the choices they make and actions they take.
We are a contracted provider with DSHS Children’s Services. Upon completion of this class you will receive a certificate of completion.
Consider the Children
The divorce/separation of one’s parents is a major event in the life of a child. Consider the Children is a 4-hour parenting class focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents.
Topics include:
- Grief and loss
- Stress indicators in children
- The long-term impact of parental conflict on children
- Communication skills for parents who live separately
- Strategies to help children in transition through visits
Consider the Children Seminar Workshops meet Lewis, Mason Pierce, and Thurston County Superior Court requirements mandating attendance at a four (4)-hour class designated to address the impact family restructuring has on children. All instructors have been approved by the courts. Upon completion of this class you will be given a Certificate of Attendance to give to your attorney, or file with the court clerk.This VIRTUAL 4-hour live seminar is focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents.
If you do not have access to a computer, you will also be able to access the class via phone call, tablet, or other smart device!
Register and submit payment by filling out the online form.
A fee of $50 will be charged to participants. Discounts are provided to those individuals who indicate they are low-income and unable to afford the full fee. To receive the reduction in fee, attendees are asked to call our office at (360) 754-7629 and provide proof of low-income status.
Consider the Children
The divorce/separation of one’s parents is a major event in the life of a child. Consider the Children is a 4-hour parenting class focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents.
Topics include:
- Grief and loss
- Stress indicators in children
- The long-term impact of parental conflict on children
- Communication skills for parents who live separately
- Strategies to help children in transition through visits
Consider the Children Seminar Workshops meet Lewis, Mason Pierce, and Thurston County Superior Court requirements mandating attendance at a four (4)-hour class designated to address the impact family restructuring has on children. All instructors have been approved by the courts. Upon completion of this class you will be given a Certificate of Attendance to give to your attorney, or file with the court clerk.This VIRTUAL 4-hour live seminar is focused on strategies to support children who live separately from one or both parents.
If you do not have access to a computer, you will also be able to access the class via phone call, tablet, or other smart device!
Register and submit payment by filling out the online form.
A fee of $50 will be charged to participants. Discounts are provided to those individuals who indicate they are low-income and unable to afford the full fee. To receive the reduction in fee, attendees are asked to call our office at (360) 754-7629 and provide proof of low-income status.