LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Community Connections is launching its eight-week financial literacy program aimed at helping troubled youth in Louisville.

The program takes in 30, Louisville-based children ages 12-19 to teach skills that can be applied to everyday scenarios such as budgeting, saving and investing.

The program takes place Saturday mornings only from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with meals provided.

President James Linton says one of the highlights of the program is the encouragement for parents to participate as well.

“The good thing about this class is the parents are allowed to participate in the class as well,” Linton said. “So, we are trying to change the family dynamics by teaching the student and the parents at the same time.”

The program will be held at Spalding University’s cam

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