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Education and Career

Learn to support families’ goals around career pathways, finding a new job, getting a GED or high school diploma, accessing job training, pursuing and paying for college and higher education, or starting a business.

Debt and Credit

Learn to support families’ goals around accessing and reviewing credit reports and scores, building credit, managing debt and student loan debt, and avoiding predatory loans and identity theft.

Savings and Assets

Learn how to support families’ goals around building savings, buying a car, buying a home, saving for education, and saving for retirement.

Income and Spending

Learn to support families' goals around choosing financial products, making and using a budget, accessing public benefits, paying bills, filing taxes, and accessing tax credits.

Family Economic Mobility Toolkit

The Family Economic Mobility Toolkit shares information, ideas, inspiration, and hands-on resources to help Head Start staff partner with families on their journeys toward economic stability and mobility.

Tax Time Checklist: Prepare for Tax Season

Use this checklist to gather the information you need to file your 2024 taxes. Share it with families in your program to help them get ready for tax season, even if they don't usually file.

2021 Family Economic Mobility Institute

Explore these professional development sessions for Head Start staff. They are designed to increase ability to lead parent, family, and community engagement in your program.