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FREE financial coaching sessions
Financial coaching is a process to help people link their behavior to their goals and values. Coaching is a way of working together in an equal partnership rather than as an “expert” there to give advice or issue directives. Coaches provide regular one-on-one sessions to help you link your goals and values to your financial dream, create an action plan and track progress towards the goals mutually set by you and your Financial Coach.
Individuals and families can get help with:
- Identifying your financial goals
- Budgeting
- Debt reduction
- Creating a plan(s)
- Job benefits
- Saving strategies
- And more! Bring your questions!
How can you get started? Please fill out this interest form.
Financial coaching approaches the relationship from the position that the client knows what is best for their situation. The coach is there to provide support, encouragement, and accountability as the client defines and moves toward their goals. There are times that the client needs specific and concrete information to help them achieve their goals; in those situations the coach offers the information without attachment or judgement about the outcome or the client's final decision. In short, the final decision always rests with the client.
All are eligible for this free service.
All in-person coaching sessions take place at Fairlington Community Center or public library. The coach is not able to meet you at your home. If you have a case manager at the Department of Human Services and would like to have your sessions at the DHS office, please contact your case manager to set up a meeting.
It is recommended that the first coaching session be in in-person, but phone sessions are also an option if you are unable to meet in-person or also for follow-up sessions.
We do not have the ability to offer financial assistance to clients. We can, however, provide referrals to partner organizations for financial assistance under special circumstances.
Yes, the meetings are confidential.
We provide financial coaching at no charge to you.
Every individual and family is different including: circumstances, goals, etc. The number of sessions will be determined by client and coach together based on need.
You are not required to bring anything to the meetings.
Please fill out the 1x1 Financial Coaching Application Form here. Please provide a reason why you are seeking financial coaching and what you are hoping to achieve so we can pair you ap with the best coach for you.
Client Testimonials
“You spent a lot of time with me and I really appreciate it….Your enthusiasm was contagious and I am excited to be saving money. ..Thanks again.”
“If I didn't tell you already, [my financial counselor] is an excellent person to work with. Patient and wise, content savvy, mixed with charm and good humor.”
“I know you are doing what nothing out of the ordinary in your mind but your efforts are more than greatly appreciated.”
“She was absolutely wonderful. She was very professional and helped me so much. Thank you very much for this service.”