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The SAFE financial coaching and education program was created in 2017 at the Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology by Dr. Peter Lichtenberg, a clinical geropsychologist, and Ms. LaToya Hall, a master’s prepared Social Worker.

SAFE and its research is supported by grants from: National Institute of Justice, Foundation for Financial Health, Michigan Aging & Adult Services PREVNT program, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, State of Michigan, Wayne State University Technology Commercialization, American House Foundation and the Mary Thompson Foundation.