Need help managing or reducing your household debt? Do you want advice on how to build or restore your credit? Are you trying to buy a new home? We can help you make a plan.
Family Service’s certified financial counselors meet with you to determine a realistic plan to meet your goals.
Small changes can make a big difference; saving only $3 a day is over $1,000 a year!
Our Financial Empowerment Counselors help free of charge no matter income or age. Everyone’s financial goals are different, and we work to create an individualized plan for you to meet your specific goals and needs.
Reduced total debt by over $20.5 million
Raised the credit score of 1,227 people by 35 points or more
Helped 47 people purchase homes
*2013-2019 statistics
We understand talking about money is personal and can be difficult. Our financial counselors listen without judgment and keep your information confidential. Financial stressors are at the center of many of life’s challenges; tackling them can help create a strong foundation for growth.
Our financial counselors not only help with one-on-one counseling, they also offer insight into workforce training, community resources, Family Service’s programs, and community partners who align with your financial goals. Your financial goals are often times tied to other goals in your life. By integrating financial counseling with other programs and community resources, you are strengthening all areas of your life.
Family Service Financial Empowerment Center opened in 2013 and is modeled after and funded by Cities for Financial Empowerment. All of our counselors are professionally trained and certified. Being financially stable and feeling confident in handling your finances affects all areas of your life. Our financial counseling is integrated into public services including housing services, foreclosure prevention, workforce development, asset building, and more.
The Financial Empowerment Center is a partnership between Family Service and the City of San Antonio.
The Center helps with applying and enrolling in benefit programs, connecting to emergency assistance, applying for rental and utility assistance, and completing applications for federal and state programs (such as Medicaid and SNAP). The Financial and Housing Recovery Center specifically helps you attain local and federal benefits.
The Financial and Housing Recovery Center helps not only with today’s recovery but also the long-term needs of our community. The Recovery Center is intertwined with our financial counseling services to help individuals and families become more financially stable and move them forward for sustained success.
Learn more by calling us at 210-431-4425.
Family Service financial counseling is available by appointment at four locations throughout San Antonio.
Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available. Call today to schedule yours. 210-431-4425
In partnership with United Way’s Dual Generation Program, families on the East and West side enrolled in Financial Empowerment also enroll in our in-home parent education courses and Workforce Development courses to help reduce household stress and create foundational stability.
Eligibility: families with children under the age of 10
Locations: A focus on families living with zip codes 78218, 78219, 78215, 78208, 78220, 78222, 78202, 78203, 78205, 78210, 78207, 78227 and 78237
Yes! Family Service’s financial counseling through our Financial Empowerment Center is free, no matter your age or income. During your first appointment with your financial counselor, you’ll discuss your current financial situation and your financial goals. From there, you and your counselor will discuss a schedule that works with your other life commitments. We offer free sessions as frequently or infrequently as you can come.
Appointments vary according to your financial goals. On average, meetings last an hour.
As many as you would like. Our financial counselors are there to help support you reaching your goals. Since every goal is individualized to each specific person, some individuals may need more appointments than others.
Family Service’s financial counseling is not a class or training. It is a one-on-one meeting with yourself and your partner – if you wish – to discuss your current financial assets and your financial goals. One of our counselors helps you navigate the world of money and advise what could be the best course of action to reach your specific goals. The counselors could discuss everything from budgeting to student debt to establishing the foundation to purchase a home.
Family Service’s financial counseling is available at four locations: Family Service Neighborhood Place, Claude Back Community Center, Eastside Education and Training Center, and Westside Education and Training Center. Your appointment can be made at any of our facilities. Currently, we are also completing appointments over the phone.
All of our financial counselors are trained and certified through the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund curriculum.
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