The Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) Program is a court outreach program that provides students and young adults with knowledge and the skills they need to make smart financial decisions.

Since 2024, Bankruptcy Judge J. Barrett Marum has lead the Credit Abuse Resistance Education ("CARE") Program supported by the San Diego Bankruptcy Court.  Previously, the Program was led by retired Judge Margaret Mann.

“The volunteers with our CARE Program in San Diego provide practical tips
to help people avoid costly financial mistakes and build security for a happy life.”

— Judge Margaret Mann

“Thank you for supporting Public Education and for taking the time to talk and teach our students about Financial Literacy.
It is GREATLY APPRECIATED.  Look forward to next year’s CARE PRESENTATION.”

— Point Loma High School, Social Studies Teacher

“Thank you, Ms. Poteet, for taking the time to explain to us about the behind the scenes of the
world of incomes, outcomes and much more. It was useful for me since I hadn’t no idea how
bank system or budgeting worked. Also, teaching us about student loans and other alternatives
on how to save money and be financially stable. Thank you once again for coming, I will
definitely use this information in the future.”

— Stanley E. Foster School of Engineering, Innovation & Design (EID), Student

Judges, attorneys, and other professionals in the judicial system are available to deliver informative CARE Program presentations to your students right in your classroom. Presentations can be delivered to large or small groups and can be tailored to fit your schedule. We also can focus on a financial topic that is most interesting to your students.

If you are an administrator or teacher and are interested in scheduling a CARE Program presentation at your high school, college, or other organization, contact Judge Marum's chambers at casb_dept2_bk@casb.uscourts.gov and CARE Program coordinator, for more information.