For Parents
New to the program? Welcome to Future Bound Miami!
Future Bound Miami is a Children’s Savings Account (CSA) program that provides a simple and effective way to open a savings account to help your child prepare for college or other postsecondary educational opportunities upon high school graduation.
It can be a challenge to save for postsecondary education but starting early can make all the difference in your child’s future. Research shows that children with savings accounts with as little as $1 are more likely to pursue postsecondary education.This is why a consortium of community nonprofits launched the Future Bound Miami CSA program in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). This savings initiative is designed to make postsecondary education more accessible and advance economic opportunities for families and children in Miami-Dade County.
All eligible kindergarten students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools will have the opportunity to participate and create a savings account with program contributions, regardless of income level or immigration status. Your child deserves to thrive and dream big and we believe that saving for those dreams makes a huge difference.
You can learn more about the research behind these types of accounts and details about how our program runs by reading our “Frequently Asked Questions” page. Your child will have this account until they graduate high school so we encourage you to make the most of it! Deposits through our banking partner EdFed will gain interest over time so the earlier you start, the better.
Enrolling is Easy. Get Started Today!
- 1. Sign and Return The Consent Forms Sent Home By Your Child's School
- 2. Activate your Savings Account Tracker Through The M-DCPS Student Portal
- 3. Make First Deposit into Future Bound Miami Account
Your child’s school will send home more information about how to activate their account during the school year.
Learn more by reading the Activation Booklet.
Why a CSA program?
- Multiply future savings as more program contributions are introduced over time.
- Be part of a community savings initiative that provides support, resources and financial education.
- Increase your child’s chances of academic success and obtaining postsecondary education.
- Inspire a family conversation and goals around money and savings.
Program Contributions Include:
- Just for opening your account, $25 was automatically deposited! If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, they received an additional $25, for a total of $50 free.
- Sign up for our newsletter below and follow us on social media to be the first to know about our upcoming program contribution opportunities!
MAKE A DEPOSIT TODAY!
South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (SFEFCU) is now EdFed! Visit a branch near you and make a deposit into your child’s Future Bound Miami Account. For a full list of branch locations visit: www.rebrand.ly/EdFedBranches
You will need your child’s name, the name of their school, and their student ID number.
Check your balance: Log on to the M-DCPS Student Portal and click the Future Bound Miami banner to be automatically signed into your Savings Tracker.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES:
Activities, videos, and lessons for all ages from our classroom education partner.
Emmy-award winning TV series about entrepreneurship, running a business, and general financial education. Site also includes free classes, games, and books.
Our consortium partner offers free financial resources like one-on-one coaching, credit-building, and tax prep. Fill out the contact form to request more information!
Fun and interactive games to illustrate financial concepts to play with the whole family.
Youth programs for all ages from our banking partner. Contact the community relations specialist at [email protected] for more information!
Finances for Kids: coloring pages, videos, and games from your favorite Sesame Street characters in Spanish and English.
Printable activities in Spanish and English including “Money Monster” stories about financial concepts.
Locally based non-profit that offers free family empowerment book clubs, financial curriculum classes based on national standards for K-12 students, and one-on-one Adult classes and workshops.
Sign up for our mailing List:
Please update your contact information to make sure you are receiving all updates and information regarding your child’s savings account through Future Bound Miami.
Questions?
For more information, speak with your school administration or reach out to us at the contact information listed below!