In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the state of Louisiana has taken steps to make asset building a priority. The Louisiana Department of Social Services has embraced the concept of asset building, and is implementing programs that offer opportunities for asset building to low- and moderate-income residents.

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The Saving for Education, Entrepreneurship, and Downpayment (SEED) Policy and Practice Initiative is a multi-year national initiative to develop, test and promote matched savings accounts and financial education for children and youth. The initiative seeks to set the stage for universal, progressive American policy for asset building by bringing together national and community partners to design, administer, and document specific aspects of children's savings programs.