FINANCIAL RESILIENCE+ Economic Mobility = FINANCIAL WELL-BEING + CAREER JOURNEY + DIGITALLY FORWARD + CIRCLE OF CARE

ALL PROGRAMS ARE LED BY VOLUNTEER FFG COACHES

FFG programs are a collaboration and multi-stakeholder partnership to build financial resilience in women and support their children. FFG team invests intellectual, emotional, and social capital so women and their children can achieve a life of financial stability.

All programs are research-backed and evidence-based.

FFG Program Overview: Building Financial Resilience Through Education and Career Pathways

Foundation For Girls advances financial resilience and economic mobility for marginalized women through a comprehensive, coach-supported model that integrates financial education with workforce development. Our proven approach combines four essential pillars:

Financial Wellbeing:

- Builds fundamental financial capability through personalized coaching

- Develops money management skills, from budgeting to credit building

- Creates sustainable financial behaviors through tiny habits

- Fosters confidence in financial decision-making

Career Journey:

- Connects women to sustainable employment opportunities

- Provides job readiness training and professional development

- Partners with employers for career pathway programs

- Supports advancement through ongoing career coaching

Digitally Forward:

- Ensures digital literacy for modern workforce participation

- Teaches essential technology skills for financial management

- Provides access to digital tools and resources

- Bridges the digital divide in financial services

Circle of Care:

- Offers comprehensive support through intergenerational coaching

- Builds accountability partnerships for sustained progress

- Creates supportive community networks

- Addresses barriers to economic mobility

Impact Metrics:

- 2,700+ women and children served across 17 states

- 75 dedicated coaches providing personalized support

- 169 transformational journeys completed

- 1:5 impact ratio extending benefits to the broader community

Our program develops financial capability by combining:

- Knowledge: Understanding financial tools and concepts

- Skills: Practical application of financial management

- Attitude: Confidence in money management decisions

- Access: Resources and opportunities for advancement

This integrated approach ensures participants gain financial knowledge and develop the confidence, skills, and support network needed for long-term success. Through partnerships with employers and financial institutions, we create pathways to sustainable careers and financial stability, enabling women to support their families and advance economically.

FFG's model demonstrates that combining financial education with workforce development creates a lasting impact, breaking cycles of poverty and building generational wealth.

  • Financial Well-Being: sharing knowledge, skills, And Behaviors for financial security and economic mobility

    Delivering fundamental knowledge of personal finance tools and accompanying behaviors to achieve financial capability, financial security, and financial resilience.

  • Career Journey: Preparing for Stable-income jobs and connecting with work opportunities

    Developing confidence and tools necessary to navigate individual career paths while supporting their independent development to become career confident. Getting and keeping a job requires skill and support from one’s support system.

  • Digitally Forward: Equipping to live, learn, and work in a digital society

    Developing digital capability. Training in essential digital skills to move women onward and upward, both in their lives and careers. Providing them with new equipment to work from home and/or to study and further gain academic skills.

  • Circle of Care: Providing care for Care-takers through a Care Line, Community Connection, Coaching, Care Packs, and Financial Assistance (BAG Program - Build Assets and Grow)

    It begins with taking care of the essential needs of participants and their children. Then, a participant can call an assigned group of coaches anytime with any questions. Regular coaching and social time. Exclusive experiences and community building. Developing financial resilience through social networks to support participants registered and actively engaged in the FFG programs.

Leading on Opportunity - Social Capital

How We Facilitate Life Trajectory Shifts and Economic Mobility

  • Investing through programs in Financial Well-Being, Career Journey, and Digitally Forward

  • Coaching women to become financially savvy, digitally capable, and career confident

  • Integrating discussions on taking charge of one's life

  • Encouraging women to pursue careers that align with their interests

  • Enabling them to have a seat at every table and a voice in every conversation

  • Inspiring women to be courageous and confident, allowing them to take the first steps towards stability through economic empowerment and financial independence