Are you ready to lead the Economic Security Initiative in your community? This toolkit offers the help you need to succeed!

What is the Economic Security Initiative?

The Economic Security Initiative (ESI) is a person-centered, holistic approach to economic casework to address the needs of older adults experiencing economic distress. Lead organizations in the community serve as Economic Security Service Centers, where older adults in need can receive a comprehensive assessment of their situation, economic case management, referrals to community resources, and follow-up. ESI centers help seniors with a range of issues, including benefits enrollment, foreclosure counseling, and job training. Working with community partners, the ESI centers track the senior's progress toward the goal of economic security using a national definition with a local measure.

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Step 1: Assess Your Readiness

Is your organization ready to lead ESI in your community? Readiness is defined as your organization's capacity and willingness to implement the program for older adults successfully, and having buy-in for the approach at all levels of your organization.

Step 2: Download the Implementation Guide

Get step-by-step instructions on how to set up your ESI program.

Step 3: Get Resources You Can Use

Find additional economic security resources to help you succeed, including facts about how older adults can maintain independence through financial supports.