Housing and Consumer Economics Department Programs
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Homebuyer Education Seminars
Homebuyer Education Seminars provide a holistic perspective regarding the home buying process. Participants gain insight from expert facilitators including:
Upon completion of the one-day course, participants receive a certificate that may qualify them for down-payment assistance incentives. Seminars are held on Saturdays. The cost of seminar is $25.00 per participant due in cash at the beginning of each event. Upcoming Homebuyer Education Workshop Dates: Saturday, September 5, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UGA Extension Clayton County Office Friday, October 5, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UGA Extension Clayton County Office Saturday, November 10, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UGA Extension Clayton County Office Friday, February 15, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UGA Extension Clayton County Office Saturday, April 20, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UGA Extension Clayton County Office Friday, June 14, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UGA Extension Clayton County Office |
ESI (Emergency Shelter Initiative)
The Emergency Shelter Initiative (ESI) is a program designed to provide emergency shelter assistance to Clayton County residents who have been displaced from their homes due to unforeseen circumstances. UGA Clayton County Extension works collaboratively with the Clayton County Housing Authority to assist residents who present an imminent risk of being homeless or are currently living in uninhabitable conditions. The goal of the program is to allow participants time to obtain adequate housing on a more permanent basis. Who May Be Eligible?
Applicants must undergo a screening process and present a verifiable source of income. (Register below to begin your ESI application.) Financial Literacy and Budgeting The Financial Literacy and Budgeting course emphasizes budgeting techniques and strategies to improve participants' financial well-being. Topics addressed range from:
Upcoming Financial Literacy and Budgeting Dates:
Program Dates TBD Please call 770-473-5491 or 770-603-4876 |
Credit Education
Credit Education support is offered in both group and one-on-one sessions. Participants are exposed to basic consumer credit concepts and encouraged to become familiar with their personal credit information. This program often consists of multiple visits between the participant and the Housing Program Coordinator to develop and fulfill the participant's credit goals. Upcoming Group Credit Education Course Dates: Program Dates TBD Please call 770-473-5491 or 770-603-4876 Foreclosure Prevention The Foreclosure Prevention Program provides counseling through individual case management strategies. Using loss mitigation tools, participants work alongside a certified HUD Housing Counselor to complete a loan modification package. Participants receive educational materials about HUD's retention options to prevent foreclosure. Participants must complete financial literacy and budgeting counseling as a requirement for this program Upcoming Foreclosure Prevention Program Dates: Please call 770-473-5491 or 770-603-4876 Program Dates TBD Low-Income Housing UGA Extension connects citizens in need of low-income housing solutions to available community resources. Through partnerships with Jonesboro Housing Authority and Clayton County Housing Authority, the Housing and Consumer Economics Department links participants with housing options to fit their particular needs. Completing the Financial Literacy and Budgeting course is a mandatory requirement for participation in this program. The overall goal of this program is to empower individuals to become self-sufficient and break the cycle of poverty. |
UGA Clayton County Cooperative Extension offers assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or physical challenge.
An equal opportunity/affirmative action organization committed to a diverse work force.
An equal opportunity/affirmative action organization committed to a diverse work force.
