A free financial empowerment program for families.
Quick facts
Service type: Financial Empowerment
Eligibility: Toronto families (parents and caregivers) with at least one child under age 18 in their care, and who are living on a lower income. Families must be motivated to set up a financial plan and able to engage in multiple sessions (approximately six) over a three-month period, both independently and with counsellor support. Scheduling is flexible.
Delivery: Currently, the clinic is being offered virtually and/or by phone. This information will be updated once in-person programming resumes.
Fee: Free
Program dates: This program runs on a cohort basis, with registration open year-round. Clients commit to engaging in multiple financial counselling sessions over a three-month period.
Program description
The Scotiabank Family Finance Clinic is a free three-month financial empowerment program for families.Access one-on-one support froma financial counsellor to create and achieve realistic financial goals and build strong money management skills.
This program is not suitable for those experiencing immediate financial crisis. For assistance, please contact our Financial Empowerment Counselling service at (416) 645-6000 ext. 1330 or email fe@woodgreen.org.
Participating families can expect to:
Create a Family Financial Plan with short- and long-term goals
Get a financial benefit screening
Increase financial literacy and confidence
Receive individualized financial counselling to improve money management skills and behaviours
This program can help families achieve financial goals, including:
Increasing your income and reducing expenses
Creating and tracking a realistic budget
Accessing and understanding your free credit score
Managing debt repayment
Arranging a regular savings plan
Accessing savings for your children’s education
Program testimonials
Anonymous
Client
“I feel more informed about how I'm spending my money, how money is flowing through, and how I can build towards my future. I have a pathway with all of this information, finding out about benefits that are going to give me and my family access to so much more support.”
Due to COVID-19, in-person services are currently unavailable. The clinic is being offered virtually and/or by phone.
Please contact us to register.
Contact information
Amanda Hadida
Financial Empowerment Specialist
(416) 645-6000 ext. 1922
ahadida@woodgreen.org
Location
815 Danforth Ave. Toronto, ON
M4J 1L2
Hours
Flexible
Partners
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