The $200 million Pelican State Credit Union in Baton Rouge, La., has become the first in the country to certify its entire staff as Community Development Certified Financial Counselors.

The CDCFC designation was created by grant writers/consultants CU Strategic Planning, who said that 11 credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions are now using the program.

The credit union embarked on the effort to help members deal with the impact of declining credit scores.

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