Administration for Community Living

Description

A cooperative agreement will expand efforts to prevent identity theft, fraud and financial exploitation among older individuals by targeting Baby Boomer women who serve as caregivers. These women are among the most vulnerable due to the stresses associated with caregiving, managing a home and balancing family finances for three generations of family members. Goal of the project is to help reduce one of the aspects of caregiver stress. Objectives include making available financial literacy and retirement planning information aimed at preventing identity theft, financial exploitation and aleviating some of the stresses caregivers experience in relation to managing finances.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Dianne Freeman<br/>Dianne.Freeman@acl.hhs.gov<br/>
Dianne.Freeman@acl.hhs.gov