CSA Campaign
Imagine if every child in Illinois had a savings account to pay for college, help them buy their first home, or start a business. The Illinois Asset Building Group has proposed an innovative new way to help make this a reality – Children’s Savings Accounts.
What are Children’s Savings Accounts?
Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA) are savings and investment accounts created to ensure that all children have the opportunity for lifelong learning and asset building. Opened at birth with an initial deposit and linked to financial education, CSAs have the ability to enhance children’s aspirations, parents’ hopes, and teachers’ expectations – providing opportunities for the next generation.
CSA Information & Overview:
Children’s Savings Accounts – An Overview
Children’s Savings Accounts Task Force Meetings
Illinois State Treasurer’s Webpage for the Children’s Savings Account Task Force
Children’s Savings Account Task Force – The Effort to Create CSAs
Task Force Legislation – HB1662 Enrolled
Videos & Stories
Stories on What Parents Think of CSAs
Stories on What Students Think of CSAs
Local Children’s Savings Account Demonstration Project – SEED Demonstration
Presentations
Illinois Asset Ownership