FY27 TLS Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account Education Program

The primary objective of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Education program is to support youth in care with ABLE accounts across Illinois in developing an increased understanding of their accounts as well as an improved ability to manage their accounts. The Provider will provide both video education regarding ABLE accounts as well as guided, online educational simulation, and print resources. The Provider will provide 4 modules of education for this program, customized based upon the youth’s age and specific life situation. • The program aims to serve youth ages 14-20 that are recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and for whom DCFS has opened an ABLE account starting at age 14. • The Provider will track completion of the ABLE education program at 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days. • The program has a budget of $256,584.00 and the grant award will be subject to state statutory requirements that limit the administrative costs to 20%. • The Provider must maintain sufficient staffing to provide required trainings to clients and DCFS/CWCA staff.