Youth Experiencing Security & Success (YE$$)

YE$$ is an economic security demonstration program for youth age 16-30 in Broadwater, Jefferson and Lewis & Clark Counties who meet eligibility criteria:  

1)Parenting adults over the age of 18 who are not receiving TANF cash assistance whose household gross income is at or below 185% Federal Poverty Level; or                   

2)  Anyone age 16-18 or up to 19 if still in High School (receiving TANF or not) whose household income is at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Level.

YE$$ will help each youth establish an economic security plan that will lead to training or employment opportunities.  A mix of services and resources including financial literacy (budgeting, savings, credit issues), paid work experience, occupational skill training, and job search assistance will be available.  In addition, youth may participate in setting up an Individual Development Account, a match savings program where CTI matches each contribution 2:1($2 to every $1 put in savings account) up to $1,000. 

  For more information or to find out if you qualify please contact Stacy Clement at 406.443.0800 ext 28.