CBA provides training to county department and Division of Youth Services staff, caseworkers, volunteers, nonprofit practitioners, foster parents, and other relevant parties with information and resources about the Federal Credit Check Mandate and how to properly comply with it. This includes detailed steps needed to review a credit report for errors, dispute inaccuracies, and address identity theft. This training is designed to fulfill the responsibility of child welfare agency and DYS staff to assure that young people age 14 and older who are in foster care receive a copy of their credit report and assistance with resolving any inaccuracies found on the report. Additionally, those taking this course will learn how to communicate credit education to young people, including why credit is important for financial independence, the benefits of having good credit, and general credit knowledge to help youth and young adults build and sustain good credit as they transition into independent adulthood.

CBA offers support and consultation in the form of technical assistance for county department and Division of Youth Services staff, as well as other designated volunteers to respond to address credit remediation steps, questions, and concerns.

Technical assistance calls can be scheduled directly with CBA via Bookings here. Requests and questions can also be sent by email to [email protected] or by phone at 202-800-3648.

• CBA's Foster Credit Check Website
• CFPB Sample Dispute Template for Minor (Word doc download)
• CFPB Sample Dispute Template for Youth 18 or Older in Foster Care – Activity Occurred When Minor (Word doc download)
• CFPB Sample Dispute Template for Youth 18 and Older – Activity Occurred When Adult
• Federal Trade Commission Resources on Disputes
• Download Uniform Minor's Status Declaration
• Download Credit Remediation Log
• Report Identity Theft

• Credit and My Future (14+)
• Protecting Your Identity (16+)
• How to Get Your Free Credit Report (18+)

• Credit Builders Alliance, Achieving Credit Strength: A Toolkit for Supporting Young People Toolkit
• Annie E. Casey Foundation, Keys to your Financial Future Curriculum 
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Your Money, Your Goals Materials
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Money as You Grow Materials
• FDIC Money Smart for Young People
• Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain