[Be Patient Please. We're working diligently, and we are preparing a comprehensive list of services and networks. This page will be completed, with live links, during the summer of 2017.
Section 1: State by State Resources and Networks
Section 2: National Resources and Networks (Scroll Down)
SECTION 1
State by State Resources and Networks
Click the links under each state and pertaining to a selected topic. Scroll down for national (rather than state-specific) resources. The list of resources linked here is not exhaustive, but it should help you get information that you need to address your concern, need, or question.
Alabama
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Alabama Asset Building Coalition
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Alaska
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union - Resource Center
Alaska 211 - Personal Financial Counseling
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Fort Wainwright School Support Services
Cook Inlet Tribal Council Education Services
Anchorage School District Special Education Services
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Arkansas
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
NorthWest Regional Housing Authority
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Arkansas Department of Education – Learning Services
South Arkansas Education Service Cooperative
Dawson Education Service Cooperative
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Arizona
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Arizona Council on Economic Education
Money Management International
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Arizona State Board of Education
Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth Resources
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
California
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Bureau of Real Estate - Financial Literacy Outreach Program
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Curriculum Resources – California Department of Education
Open Education Resources - Creative Commons United States
California Mathematics Project
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Colorado
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
University of Colorado Denver - Financial Literacy Education
Young American Center for Financial Education
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Colorado Department of Education – Secondary Transition Resources
Time4Learning – Homeschooling in Colorado
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Connecticut
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
UCONN Center for Academic Programs
Connecticut Association for Human Services
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Connecticut Department of Education – Parent and Community Resources
Capital Region Education Council – Student Services
Connecticut State Education Resource Center - Library
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Delaware
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Delaware Financial Literacy Institute
Delaware Alliance for Community Advancement
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Florida
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Manta - Financial Literacy Serviecs LLC
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Georgia
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
The Community Foundation for Financial Literacy
Georgia Consortium For Personal Financial Literacy
Urban League of Greater Atlanta - Empowerment Through Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Georgia Department of Education - Parent Engagement Program
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Hawaii
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Hawaii USA - Federal Credit Union
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Idaho
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
University of Idaho - Financial Management Classes
Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Illinois
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Illinois Bankers Association - Financial Literacy
Illinois Joining Forces - Financial Literacy
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois - Financial Services
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Indiana
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Indiana Council for Economic Education
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Iowa
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Northwest Bank - Financial Literacy Program
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Kansas
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Kansas State Treasurer - Financial Literacy and Education Resources
Housing and Credit Counseling Inc.
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Kentucky
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Northern Kentuck Community Action Commission - Financial Literacy
Kentuck Refugee Ministries - Financial Literacy Program
Kentuck Department of Education - Financial Literacy and Personal Finance
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Louisiana
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Louisiana Bankers Association- Financial Literacy Resources
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Maine
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Maine Education Services - Financial Literacy
Maine Credit Union League - Financial Education and Resources
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Maryland
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Maryland Coalition for Financial Literacy
Maryland Bankers Association - Maryland Coalition for Financial Literacy
Family Services, Inc. - Saving for Success Financial Wellness
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Massachusetts
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Action for Boston Community Development - Financial Literacy Workshops
MassSaves - Massachusetts Financial Educationi Collaborative
Massachusetts Bankers Association - Financial Education
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Michigan
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Minnesota
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Minnesota Family Involvement Council
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Mississippi
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Mississippi Action for Community Education
Mississippi Council of Economic Education
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Missouri
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Montana
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Montana Financial Education Coalition
Homeword - Sustainable Communities for All
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Nebraska
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Nevada
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Nevada Partners - Workforce Development Department
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
New Hampshire
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
New Hampshire JumpStart Coalition
New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
New Jersey
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
New Jersey Coalition for Financial Education
NJIT - Martin Tuchman School of Management
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
New Mexico
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
University of New Mexico School of Law Financial Literacy Team
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
New York
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
New York Public Library - Financial Literacy Now
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
North Carolina
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Compass Center for Women and Families
Community Link - Financial Literacy Program
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
North Dakota
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
North Dekota Bankers Association
North Dekota Community Action Partnership
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Ohio
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Goodwill - Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Oklahoma
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Investment Counseling Services
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Oregon
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
ELY Empowerment and Leadership for Youth and Young Adults
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Pennsylvania
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Rhode Island
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Roman Catholic Diocese or Providence
Rhode Island JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Capital City Community Centers
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
South Carolina
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Tennessee
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Texas
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
TG Student Financial Education Program
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Utah
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Utah JumpStart for Personal Financial Literacy
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Vermont
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Champlain College - Center for Financial Literacy
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Virginia
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Virginia Department of Education
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Washington
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Washington Bankers Association
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
West Virginia
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
West Virginia Bankers Association
West Virginia Alliance for Sustainable Families
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Wisconsin
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
Wyoming
Financial Help and Financial Learning Resources:
Wyoming JumpStart Coalition for Financial Literacy
Education: Navigating the Secondary Education System:
Education: Affordable Colleges and Universities:
Education: College Prep Assistance
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Health Services and Education, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Legal Help and Legal Learning, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY - Find a Lawyer, All States, All Practice Areas
Geriatric Care and Rights, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Literacy Services, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Elections and Voting Rights, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Housing and Employment Discrimination Solutions and Aids, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Mentoring Programs and Services for Youth, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Mental Health Services and Education, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Saving and Investing Resources and Education, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Family Services, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Culture and Arts Literacy, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Science and Technology Education, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Community Organizing Services and Training, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Rights Education, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
LGBTQ Networks and Information, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
HIV Prevention Education, State by State
AK, AL1, AL2, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Business and Entrepreneurial Resources, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Addiction and Recovery Resources, State by State
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,
VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
SECTION 2
National Resources and Networks
General Resources
Tavis Smiley, et al.: The Covenant With Black America Site
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Education and Workforce Readiness
Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarships for African American Students
Workforce Readiness and Mentoring: Year Up
Workforce Readiness and Mentoring: National Youth Employment Coalition
Education Intervention and Enhancement: Youth Communication
College Prep: Let's Get Ready
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy and Learning - Black Enterprise Financial Literacy Archives
Understanding Markets and Investing - Forbes Guide to the Markets
Understanding Markets and Investing - A Beginner's Guide to Investing
Saving - The Minimalist Budget: A Practical Guide on How to Save Money ...
Legal Literacy
Legal Literacy: Legal Awareness and Legal Consciousness
Your Rights in Police Encounters: Flex Your Rights
ACLU on Police Encounters: Know Your Rights
Find a Lawyer (Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, and Other Practice Areas)
Top African American Lawyers and Law Firms - Top Black Lawyers
Legal Representation, All Practice Areas - US Legal
* Research Your Lawyer Before Your Hire - Martindale-Hubbell
Tax Help
Learn About Your Taxes - The Best Sites for Learning About Taxes
Household Management
Running the Home - Household and Personal Management Skills
Medical and Health Literacy
Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention- Breast Cancer Awarness
Prostate Cancer Screening and Prevention - Prostate Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention - Colorectal Cancer Screening
Obesity Prevention: Youth - Obesity Prevention Center
Obesity Prevention: Adults - Obesity Prevention, CDC
Mental Health - Mental Health Resources for African Americans
Better Nutrition & Better Health - About Health Blog
(This blog discusses a range of health issues facing African Americans: Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Heart Disease, Cancer and others)
Fruits and Vegetables, Nutritional Value of - The Truth About Fruits and Vegetables
Eating Healthy Foods - Harvard School of Public Health
Eating Healthy Even in Food Deserts - Wall Street Journal
Science Literacy
Science Literacy: Science Matters: Achieving Science Literacy
