The Next Step Initiative (NSI) seeks to help working households and elders find success in learning the skills appropriate for financial stability.

We offer help to tribal members who do not qualify for other income-based programs. Primarily, we are here to assist those who are truly looking to expand their knowledge of managing personal finances.

Our end goal is to help develop your financial knowledge by increasing awareness in spending behaviors that will allow you to pave a solid foundation for your future.

Requirements

• At least one Choctaw Tribal Member in household
• Reside within the boundaries of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
• Income-Based
• After Initial Certification, Success Through Empowering People (STEP)Guide Training Required

STEP Guide Training

The Success Through Empowering People, or STEP Guide, is designed to easily break down basic household knowledge such as:

• Basic Money Management 
• Teaching Children Money
• Debt Management
• Workplace Success
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Culture

Through this guide, we hope to provide you with the information that will help you take control of your financial situation.

This required training for the program is instated to ensure a basic knowledge of the information presented. You will be given the ability to work through this program at your own pace with a hands-on learning curriculum.

Supplemented Learning 

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, you will be provided with a VISA debit card to help supplement the learning process as you build proper habits.  The monthly amount you will receive on the VISA card is based on household size.

Building Foundations Household

If your household is under the age of 60 you will be required to complete training in order to remain eligible for assistance.

Established Foundations Households

For households over the age of 60, our goal for this service is to provide household necessities to established, elder homes. This service will offer referrals as well as assistance to obtain other services.

Getting Started

To sign up for the Next Step Initiative, the participant must schedule an appointment with a Next Step Social Worker at one of the locations listed below.

Eligibility and services cannot be guaranteed without all necessary documentation and an appointment with a social worker.

Contact Us

Antlers: (580) 298-6443, 200 SW O Street, Antlers

Broken Bow: (580) 584-2842, 109 Chahta Road, Broken Bow

Durant: (800) 522-6170 Ext. 2920, 1802 Chukka Hina Dr, Durant

McAlester: (918) 420-5716, 3244 Afullota Hina, McAlester

Poteau: (918) 649-0431, 100 Kerr Ave., Poteau

Fax: (580) 920-7007 

Email: nextstep@choctawnation.com

Download the Application Request