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DuPage County outlines volunteer-based Money Management program for older adults
Summary
DuPage County announced a Money Management program that pairs trained volunteer visitors with older residents to help with budgeting, bill payment and access to benefits; eligibility includes being 60 or older and enrolled in certain Illinois aging services programs. Contact options included county Community Services, the county website and 211.
A DuPage County staff member announced the county’s Money Management program for older adults, saying it pairs trained community volunteers with participants who need help organizing budgets, paying bills and applying for benefits.
The program is volunteer based: staff said volunteers visit participants’ homes monthly to assist older adults who lack friends or family able to provide financial help. Volunteers, the announcement said, are screened, trained and supervised by county staff.
County staff listed typical volunteer…
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