Making Financial Connection Webinar Series
Project Description:
The purpose of this training series is to cross-train a diverse cross-section of service providers and case managers from poverty reduction programs and disability-related services on a variety of under-utilized resources to reduce poverty among persons with disabilities. Modules include the following topics: household budgeting; understanding credit scores; tax credits, deductions, and free tax filing services; Individual development accounts; Family Self Sufficiency program; web-based state benefit software; Financial Freedom software; work incentives counseling. Expected benefits include increase knowledge and awareness among service providers who will be in a better position to provide information, referral, and outreach for consumers to use the services.
Keyword(s):
Asset Building; tax preparation; poverty reduction
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership, Other
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
