Canadian Association for Financial Empowerment (CAFE)

CAFE is an association under Special Statute with it’s own Act. CAFE is dedicated to advance, regulate and promote financial literacy, education, and empowerment. CAFE focuses on Certification of professionals and the Accreditation of not-for-profit credit counselling agencies, through helping individuals and families achieve financial well-being.

Through education, resources, and personalized financial counselling, CAFE provides membership, programs, training, professional designation under class 35, the Certified Financial Counsellor (CFC™) and support. CAFE plays a pivotal role in enhancing financial awareness and offering practical tools for individuals to take control of their finances, ultimately fostering financial stability and empowerment across all communities.

For over 60 years, CAFE (formerly the Ontario Association of Not-For-Profit Credit Counselling Services, combined with the Canadian Association of Credit Counselling Services) rebranded and launched this new era in Canada on June 18, 2024. See our News for more information.

Ethics & Standards:

Code of Ethics

Standards of Practice

Terms of Service‍ ‍ Privacy Policy‍ Governance‍ Accessibility‍ Security Policy

® 2024, Canadian Association for Financial Empowerment (CAFE) is a Non-Profit under Special Statute, formerly the Ontario Association for Not-For-Profit Credit Counselling Services (Ontario Association for Credit Counselling Services) and the Canadian Association for Credit Counselling Services.  
Certification body for the Certified Financial Counsellor (CFC™) designation under class 35, CFC™ and Certified Financial Counsellor™ are registered trademarks of CAFE.