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Rural Montana Saves

Rural Montana Saves — This program allows families receiving cash assistance (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families — TANF) at any time in the past two years to boost their savings for college tuition or employment-focused training. They may earn a 6-to-1 match on family savings in an Individual Development Account. Participants are required to deposit at least $20 a month into their development account for at least six months. Additional program benefits include personal financial counseling, money management training and employment counseling. For more information, call (800) 546-1140 or e-mail dawnc@reomontana.org.