We are always looking for ways to fulfill the monumental task of giving our young people every opportunity possible that will prepare them for self-sufficiency at age 21.  One of the keys to being prepared is, not only earning money, but understanding how money works and managing it effectively.

Recently, Hearts & Homes for Youth connected with Making Change, a nonprofit organization helps people learn to manage their money and thereby empowers individuals and families to achieve financial stability.
Our partnership with Making Change will launch in February 2017 with a tax preparation workshop as well as free tax prep services for our young ladies in the Damamli Mother Baby Independent Living Program. The workshop will cover the challenges and common mistakes that occur when filing taxes. The team from Making Change will also provide coaching to help plan for how the refund will be spent, such as to cover security deposits, vehicle payments, childcare, and other critical items and services needed in order to maintain employment and stability.

We are also developing a program with Making Change, focused on providing financial literacy workshops for the young people in the Therapeutic Foster Care Program. Stay tuned for updates!