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An Online Resource Library on Domestic & Sexual Violence
This page offers a brief history of IDAs, a description of the role of banks, and a breakdown of where the match comes from, which states have state-supported IDA programs, and examples of successful IDA outcomes.
This page provides basic information about the AFI program, who is eligible and how to apply. Information is written for providers working domestic violence survivors.
The Plan for Achieving Self Support is a Social Security work incentive that allows individuals to save money above the $2000 asset limit. This site provides basic facts, tips for successfully applying, and links to additional resources.
This publication outlines lessons learned from various initiatives over a three-year period, related to financial access among immigrant populations. The activities discussed include regional meetings, a national conference and several independent research projects.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of IDAs, including the what, why and how, as well as an outline of state-supported IDA programs and various policy options for states and communities.
This page covers all the basics of IDAs including what they are, who qualifies, funding sources, and how to start an IDA program. Also available is a link to join a network of IDA providers.
This fact sheet provides statistics about immigrants in the United States, the relationship between race, gender and wealth, and a number of ways that immigrants build assets. The paper concludes with recommendations for federal policies.
This research brief provides a summary of a larger study examining the trends of post-secondary education saving among in American Indian communities.
This policy report outlines the basic concepts of asset-building, including terms and definitions. The authors then use a cultural context to understand these concepts in Native American communities, and highlight a few examples of programs across the country.
This page provides a brief overview of economic abuse, the importance of various asset building strategies for survivors, and findings from a few key asset building programs.
