Public Outreach

Bankruptcy Judges and courts routinely engage in important public outreach efforts. Those efforts include financial literacy classes, pro bono assistance projects, Constitution and Citizenship Day events, naturalization ceremonies, bankruptcy law education for state court judges, and civics education programs.

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FareStart helps people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals, and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger, and poverty into human potential.

Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS) was co-founded in 1995 by Federal Bankruptcy Judge Karen A. Overstreet and leading members of the Washington bankruptcy bar. CENTS empowers people to improve their financial health by developing educational and legal resources to help them prevent or overcome financial challenges.