“I feel so much better about my kids’ chances in life. I’m better able to provide what they need to thrive” says Erica, a single mother who lives in Boston with her two sons. Nick, grade 10, loves art and Alex, grade 7, plays every sport from baseball to hockey to tennis.

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The Resource Library offers many of the resources most commonly requested and consulted by IDA practitioners.

• IDA Program Design
  Resources to assist in designing and implementing IDA programs.
• Asset Training
  Training curricula and other resources to promote homeownership, microenterprise development, post-secondary education, and job-related training. Also includes asset-specific resources for youth.
• Financial Education
  Money management curricula, financial calculators, budgeting tools, publications, and other resources for children, youth and adults.
• Funding
  Grant writing tips and foundations that are currently investing in IDAs.
• Asset Policy
  Resources for promoting asset building policies at the state and federal levels.
• Specific Populations
  Recommendations on adapting asset building strategies to specific populations.

In addition to the resources listed here, IDA practitioners can gain access to a wealth of resources by joining the IDAnetwork listserv, an e-mail forum for information exchange on IDAs.

Individual assistance can be solicited from training and technical assistance providers.

Have something to share? We are always pleased to post additional resources you believe would benefit the IDA field. Email idainfo@cfed.org.