HomeWORKS Curriculum

Once an individual or family is approved as a partner family for the Habitat homeownership program, they immediately can begin earning “sweat equity” by attending the required classes in the following curriculum:

An Overview of NAHFH

• NAHFH Orientation
• Legal Aspects of Homeownership
• Sponsor Relations

Homeownership

• Home Maintenance
• Being a Good Neighbor
• Homeowner Insurance
• Home Safety
• Basic Lawn Care

Construction

• Construction Safety & Etiquette
• How to Read Your House Plans

Financial Management

• Financial Management Overview
• Investment Basics
• Retirement Planning
• The Importance of Having a Will
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Predatory Lending
• Life Insurance
• Basic Banking Skills
• Advanced Budgeting Skills
• FDIC “Money Smart” Series
  

Community Involvement

• Your Homeowner’s Association
• Neighborhood Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions (CC&Rs)

Additionally, partner families must attend a certain number of elective classes for personal enrichment including (but not limited to) the following:

• Computer Skills
• Home Decorating
• Healthy Lifestyles (cooking, nutrition, etc.)
• Parenting
• Gardening
• World of Work (interviews, resumes, etc.)
• Other Financial Management-related courses