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Oklahoma Commission hears pitch from credit union offering accounts and financial counseling for youth in care
Summary
Credit union representatives briefed commissioners on a Youth Financial Literacy and banking partnership that opens accounts for unaccompanied and transitioning youth, provides financial counseling and waives initial fees; commissioners praised the private‑sector contribution.
Representatives of the Oklahoma Credit Union described a pilot program to provide bank accounts, financial counseling and outreach to youth without guardians, including youth transitioning out of state care.
Tammy Kilman of the credit union introduced Amanda Kirby, who said the OKCU Youth Banking partnership has opened more than 50 accounts, works with youth as young as about 14 and up through the early‑20s (staff cited roughly…
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