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In Kenya, youth struggle with poverty, characterized by low rates of income and asset generation. In response, Kenya has invested substantial resources in supporting youths' financial empowerment. However, the effectiveness of these efforts may be limited because little is known about how youth develop financial values and attitudes. It is these values that determine how individuals go on to build financial assets and work their way out of poverty. This study offers a unique perspective on the role of family socialization on youth financial behaviors. To our knowledge, Kenyan national policies do not address the role of families in supporting economic development. Rather, economic development interventions tend to target populations in siloes including youth, women, and households providing care to vulnerable children. This makes it difficult to trace the trajectory of youths' financial development through the life …