Fostering Financial Fitness

Empowering youth in foster care with financial education. Start with the course, and once you complete it, you'll be on your way to opening a checking or savings account at your local VyStar branch.

Enroll in the program

How it Works

  1. Enroll in the Program. Sign up for our comprehensive financial education courses, Fostering Financial Fitness.

  2. Complete the comprehensive financial education courses. Then complete the Course Completion Acknowledgement at the end.

  3. Receive Your Certificate. Upon successful completion of the courses and acknowledgement, receive a certificate of completion within 3-5 business days (will be sent via email).

  4. Provide Certificate to Caseworker. Submit your certificate to your caseworker as proof of your financial education.

  5. Judicial Review and Emancipation Order. Your caseworker will present the certificate during the regular case update in court and request an Emancipation Order (Petition for Removal of Disabilities of Nonage).

  6. Open Your Account. Bring the emancipation order, your government ID and $5 membership fee to your local VyStar branch to open your checking and savings accounts.

Benefits of the Program

  • Financial Wellness: Gain valuable knowledge about managing your finances.

  • Independence: Take steps toward financial independence and stability.

  • Support: Receive guidance and support throughout the process.

Topics You'll Learn

  • Creating a Budget

  • Credit Scores and Reports

  • Credit Cards

  • Considering Homeownership

  • Introduction to Social Media Scams

  • Identity Protection

Get Started

1

Take the Financial Course

Enroll in Fostering Financial Fitness and complete the financial education modules.

2

Complete the Acknowledgement and Get Your Certificate

Complete the acknowledgement and receive a certificate upon successful completion.

3

Open an Account

Bring your emancipation order, government ID and $5 membership fee to a VyStar branch to open your savings and checking accounts.