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Refugee families are very eager to enroll in  IDA programs nationally.  Historically, these families regularly complete their IDA savings successfully, and contribute greatly to their communities. The AFI Resource Center is putting together trainings and technical assistance for AFI grantees seeking to recruit and enroll refugee participants.  This section also provides resources to assist with recruiting, enrolling, and serving refugee participants.

Financial independence is often a pathway out of an abusive relationship.  For those who wish to or who have left their abusers, many  survivors are faced with considerable debt, poor credit, no credit history, lack of savings, and other financial hardships—often directly due to economic abuse they have experienced.  Over the past several years domestic violence agencies and asset building organizations have begun exploring ways to boost the financial strength of domestic violence survivors.

This resource presents information on how to become a CED Grant Reviewer.

The ASSET Initiative is a collaborative through which ACF offices and partner States, localities, community-based providers are highlighting the importance of financial education and other asset building services for individuals and families.

Child support plays an important role in the finances of many families, both for the custodial parents or other family members caring for children who receive payments, and for the noncustodial parents (usually fathers) who pay child support. Both can benefit greatly from financial education and from access to asset building tools such as Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).

Financial partners are at the heart of all Assets for Independence (AFI) projects. Banks and credit unions manage the bulk of grantees' financial awards in the Project Reserve Funds. And of course, Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) could not exist without financial institutions overseeing them. AFI grantees should see financial institutions as partners, and reach agreements on terms that will ensure the success of their IDA projects.

An estimated 40% of families with children in the U.S. are unable to cover basic expenses. This is especially true for families with young children. Family stability, including financial stability, is imperative for a young child’s development. Asset building, including savings, provides protection for families in certain economic hardships. The early learning community, including Head Start and child care providers, are natural partners to help connect families with young children to the asset building community.