North Dakota Community Action Partnership

Financial and Legal Services

Better Money Management Workshops: Free workshops available to assist participants in prioritizing their spending, setting up a budget, and setting financial goals. Available in Region II and Region IV.

Budget & Money Management Counseling: Assists individuals & families to stabilize and improve their financial situation. Counseling consists of financial analysis, debt management, information & referral. Available in Region I, Region II, Region III, Region IV, Region VI, Region VII and Region VIII.

Legal Assistance of ND: Free legal services are offered on-site to clients needing legal advice or assistance. Available in Region IV.

Representative Payee Case Management: Finances of participating recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income are handled by CAAs. Clients are assisted in making intelligent spending choices on limited incomes. Available in Region I, Region II, Region III, Region VII and Region VIII.

Saving Our Cents: An Individual development account program that provides a 2:1 match. Low to moderate income participants save for home ownership, education/training, or business development. Available in Region I, Region II, Region III, Region IV, Region V, Region VII and Region VIII.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): Helps low-income, elderly, non- English speaking, and persons with a disability complete their federal and state income tax returns. Available in Region I, Region II, Region III, Region IV, Region V, Region VII and Region VIII.