ACT education initiatives


the big picture...

Accountability and Credibility Together (ACT) was formed in 1996 as a creative response to federal legislation's call for welfare reform.

Since then, we have grown to become one of the most successful models for welfare reform in the country, gaining a 96% rate of success and acclaim from some of the nation's best leaders and policy makers...  Watch Our Video >>

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at act, we believe in people,

we believe in second chances,

we believe in giving people second chances.

Our mission:

ACT's mission is to eliminate poverty, one family at a time, by providing educational, emotional and financial support.

 

Our vision:

To secure higher wages and greater opportunity for Cincinnati's working poor.

 

Our progress:

ACT is committed to breaking recidivism trends through education and training. Our program is evaluated on the basis of its success in preventing working poor families from needing OWF funds. Act also tracks the number of families obtaining employment after completing their self-sufficiency plans.