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
Did You Know?
Compared to the children of renters (of the same age, income, race, etc.), the children of homeowners are 25 percent more likely to graduate from high school and 116 percent more likely to graduate from college. They are also more likely to vote and to become involved with their communities.
