Kenosha County extension highlights Rent Smart classes to help renters build financial stability
County extension educator Alana Perez Valleur presented Rent Smart, a free six‑session course offering tenant/landlord education, budgeting tools, certificates for participants and accessible materials; program targets vulnerable populations and partners with local agencies for outreach.
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Alana Perez Valleur, a human development and relationships educator with UW Extension in Kenosha County, gave a detailed overview of Rent Smart, a free six‑session program designed to teach renters how to evaluate rental costs, create spending plans, understand rights and responsibilities, and build a positive rental history. Perez Valleur cited 2024 ALICE data showing roughly 38% of Kenosha County residents live below the ALICE threshold and said local indicators (eviction filings, collections, single‑parent households) point to financial vulnerability among many residents.
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