Improve Working Families’ Economic Security
Encourage low-income Arizona residents to claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) which can provide a vital income supplement. Establish Individual Development Accounts (IDA) to grow assets. Provide career development opportunities to move families toward economic security, utilizing existing resources in financial education and job training.
On-Line Resources:
Locations of VITA Sites on Community Information and Referral
Arizona Governor’s website on the EITC Taskforce
Arizona EITC by the National Center for Children in Poverty
The CFED National IDA Program Directory
“The Other America” – Learning How to Save Money
Expert Faculty:
Dawn Wharton
Dawn is the regional director of development at Consumer Credit Counseling Services. She started with CCCS as a credit counselor and has held positions in the education department where she taught financial education classes in the community. She currently serves as the co-chair of the Governor’s task force coalition for EITC. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a specialization in finance.
