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?
Government funding for housing at all levels is on the decline. Three-quarters of those needing assistance are not being served.
