Earned Income Tax Credit and Other Refundable Tax Credits
Explore resources about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for low-income individuals and families.
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Economic Mobility
Economic mobility is a core aspect of improving family well-being. Economic well-being is the extent to which a family feels financially stable and has hopes for the future. It also means families have knowledge of and access to the financial resources and opportunities they need to promote their children’s healthy development and make the best decisions for themselves.
Review materials to help you support families in developing and making progress toward their economic mobility goals.
Building Foundations for Economic Mobility (BFEM)
Explore this collection of resources from the Building Foundations for Economic Mobility (BFEM) Initiative to learn more about how to support parents and families’ goals for economic mobility.
Building Financial Capability
Watch these webinars to explore how Head Start programs partner with families to build on their economic mobility goals.
Employment, Training, Education, and Career
View these webinars to learn how Head Start programs engage with families around their workforce, education, and career goals.
Resources for Action: Partnering with Head Start to Build Economic Security During Emergencies
Explore several reliable resources staff and families can access to build economic security during a crisis.
Partnering with Families to Build Economic Security During Emergencies
Learn how to partner with families to access federal assistance, open a bank account, apply for unemployment insurance benefits, pursue their education and training goals, and more.
How Head Start Can Help You During Emergencies—Tips for Parents
Explore these tips sheets to learn how your Head Start program can work with you to access important information, benefits, and tools that can strengthen your family's economic security during crises.
Supporting Families' Employment, Education, and Financial Goals During Difficult Times
In this webinar, learn about the free tools and resources Head Start programs can share with families to help them work toward their employment, education, career, and financial goals.
How Head Start Can Help You Open a Bank or Credit Union Account
When emergencies occur, having a checking or savings account can help you receive state or federal assistance faster. Find out how program staff can help you find and open an affordable bank or credit union account.
How Head Start Can Help You Pursue Education and Training Goals
Your education and training goals may change during emergencies. Learn how program staff can partner with you to identify immediate and long-term goals and access helpful resources.
