Family and Individual Resources

Family and Individual Resource Management

Families, consumers, and homeowners need practical and trustworthy information and skills to improve their quality of life. K-State Research and Extension provides research and evidence-based knowledge and expertise to help solve complicated problems by teaching essential living skills.

Our Family Resource Management Extension Agent, Monica Thayer, specializes in

  • Financial Management, including budgeting, financial literacy, financial planning, saving/retirement, and more.
  • Medicare - Certified Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) Counselor
  • Health Insurance (including plan comparisons) - Certified Application Counselor for healthcare.gov and KanCare

Monica is also available to assist with:

  • Family & Child Development
  • Home Care