vitality and quality of life for families and communities. The webpage also includes links to other consumer financial education resources. http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/economics/fsll/cons_tools.html Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: Financial Literacy Resource Directory The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency encourages bank participation in financial literacy initiatives. Involvement in these programs helps banks develop new customers while enhancing their visibility in the communities they serve. Bank participation in financial literacy programs also may receive positive consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act.

A Financial Literacy Resource Directory is available. http://www.occ.treas.gov/cdd/finlitresdir.htm Office of Thrift Supervision The Office of Thrift Supervision provides information on topics of general financial literacy including mortgage counseling and foreclosure prevention, as well as information on topics related to banking. http://www.ots.treas.gov/?p=ConsumerResources Federal Reserve: Personal Financial Education The Federal Reserve provides economic literacy materials to help students and the public better understand the U.S. economy and the role of the Federal Reserve. Each of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks supports this objective through a wide variety of education partnerships, publications, learning tools, and student challenge contests.

Links to Financial Education resources offered through each of the twelve Federal Reserve banks are available through the Personal Financial Education website. http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/FRED/?CFID=1150252&CFTOKEN=68450660 Other Resources These resources are not provided by the U.S. Government, and are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Some of these may charge a fee for resources. National Financial Education Network Database for State and Local Governments The Web site was developed by the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators in consultation with the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's National Financial Education Network, and provides links to financial education resources of state and local government entities. www.flecnationalnetwork.org Financial Education Clearinghouse The National Endowment for Financial Education hosts the Financial Education Clearinghouse to support the delivery of community-level financial literacy programs especially aimed at certain segments of society, including the newly employed, young workers, individuals moving from welfare to work, and immigrants. The Clearinghouse is a listing of classroom and self-help educational materials. These resources have been used successfully for a variety of diverse populations with special needs, such as cultural sensitivity, low income, low literacy, and challenging life circumstances.

http://www.nefe.org/tabid/89/Default.aspx Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Jump$tart provides an on-line clearinghouse of personal financial education materials. Many, but not all, are geared toward youth. http://www.jumpstart.org/search.cfm For More Information and Assistance U.S.

Department of Treasury Office of Financial Education Technical Assistance Center at (202) 622-9372 or by email at http://www.treas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/financial-institution/fineducation/contacts.shtml. OFE/CFAP 10/08 .