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Opportunity Passport™

The Opportunity Passport™ program is an important financial literacy and matched savings program that helps Maine youth develop an understanding about managing personal finances and can help youth save toward the purchase specific assets. After determination of eligibility and training, program participants open an Individual Development Account (IDA) – a matched savings account. Money saved by the youth will be matched, dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per year, when an asset is purchased. Hundreds of Maine youth who are currently or formerly in foster care have benefited from Opportunity Passport™ which is funded by the Jim Casey Foundation. To learn more about the Casey Foundation visit http://www.jimcaseyyouth.org/opportunitypassport.htm#two.

For more information about Opportunity Passport™ in Maine, click on the links below:

• To learn about who is eligible for Opportunity Passport™ click here:
OP program overview (PDF)
• To make a referral (or to refer yourself) to Opportunity Passport™, click the link below:
OP referral form (PDF) (After completing the form, fax it to JMG, attn: Debbie Bechard, (207) 620-7185.)

Click the links below to download the Financial Literacy curriculum:

Cover and Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Building Assets for Your Future
Chapter 2: Saving and Investing
Chapter 3: Creating Your Financial Plan
Chapter 4: Money and Banking
Chapter 5: Credit
Chapter 6: Opportunity Passport™
Chapter 7: Glossary
Online Resources

Already in Opportunity Passport™ and need forms? Click the links below

-OP update form (PDF)
-OP participant letter of agreement(PDF)
-Savings agreement (PDF)
-Financial guide form (PDF)

When completed, forms can be mailed to:
Debbie Bechard
c/o Jobs for Maine’s Graduates
45 Commerce Drive, Suite 9
Augusta, ME 04330

or faxed to: 620-7185

You can apply for Maine Youth Transition Collaborative funds that can help pay for things not covered by Opportunity Passport™. For instructions and an application form, click below:

-MYTC fund guidelines (PDF)
-MYTC fund applications (PDF)

Opportunity Passport™ Survey

Take your Opportunity Passport™ survey by clicking here. If you don’t know your login information, contact Debbie Bechard at dbechard@jmg.org.