Family Enrichment Program
CURRENT SCHEDULE
Classes and workshops are available to all NFCC clients and our community,space permitting. Space is limited so sign up early.
UPDATE: CLASSES ARE NOW HELD AT THE NFCC EDUCATION CENTER
11255 Elkins Road, Roswell, 30076 (directly across the street from NFCC)
*Child Care is Available For Some Classes as Indicated Below.
Money Management
Money Matters
Wednesday, May 9, 5:30-7:30 pm or Saturday, May 19, 10:30-12:30 pm
*Child care available
How will this class help you? Learn budgeting basics, how to live on a limited income and how to plan for emergencies. Helpful tips on saving money and spending priorities are also covered.
Money Matter Español (Servicio de Orientación Clase de Presupuesto)
Tuesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 pm
How will this class help you? Learn budgeting basics, how to live on a limited income and how to plan for emergencies. Helpful tips on saving money and spending priorities are also covered.
Benefit Screening
Every Monday, 10:00-4:00 pm (Open to the Public)
Come get screened for free to find out if you qualify for public benefits to help supplement your income and put money back in your pocket. For example: Food Stamps, Medicaid for kids & pregnant women, Energy Assistance, WIC, TANF and Subsidized Child Care.
HUD Approved Homebuyer Class
Saturday, June 16, 9:00-5:00 pm & Wednesday, July 21, 9:00-5:00 pm
One of the eligibility requirements prior to closing on an NSP home. This 8-hour class is facilitated by CredAbility Agency. A Certificate of Completion is issued upon successfully completing the class.
Legal Matters
Legal Services
Every 3rd Wednesday, 9:00-3:00 pm (Individual one hour Consultation)
Atlanta Legal Aid Society in partnership with North Fulton Community Charities is offering free legal advice to help individuals with some of life’s basic legal issues. Appointments are required.
Strengthening Our Community With English
Learn English as a Second Language
Registration begins Monday, April 30th or Wednesday, May 2nd
How will this class help you? This class focuses on grammar, vocabulary and conversation for people who need to improve their ability to speak English. Classes are designed for beginners to advanced students. Participants will be tested at the first class to determine their placement. This is a thirteen week course that meets twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays.
Learn Spanish - How to Effectively Communicate Today!
This class is full! Please check back in Fall.
How will this class help you? This eight week class will meet once a week and will have you speaking Spanish right away. Using bite-sized terms and phrases, easy phonetic pronunciations, and everyday expressions that will have you communicating with Latino clients, customers or co-workers. Classes are designed for beginners to advanced students. Volunteers at NFCC will especially benefit from this class. This is a eight week course that meets once a week, every Thursday.
Successful Job Searching
Successful Job Searching!
Saturday, May 19, 10:30-12:30 pm
*Child care available
How will this class help you? Learn how to complete a job application, prepare a good resume, develop a personal action plan, and feel confident during an interview. Receive expert advice on how to impress a potential employer and what not to do. All participants are invited to schedule one-on-one job coaching for personalized help with skills assessment, completing applications, on-line job searching, and more.
One on One Job Coaching
Every Thursday, 10:30-12:30 pm (3rd Thursday-10:30-7:30)
Individual coaching sessions are designed to help the job seeker learn skill assessments, online job searching, resume building and interviewing techniques. Appointments are required. These one hour sessions will assist you in becoming a better job candidate.
Computer Training
Introduction to Computers
Classes will return soon
How will this class help you? With hands on learning through real world activities, this class will introduce you to PC components, Windows 7, and searching the Internet. You will learn how to manage files and folders, search for content, customize system settings, and more. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Students must be able to read and understand English.
GED Tutoring and Test Preparedness
Every Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, 5:00-7:30 pm & Wednesday Morning, 10:00-12:30 pm (Ongoing)
Who is Eligible? Anyone who has not graduated from an accredited high school or received a high school equivalency certificate. Anyone who is not currently enrolled in high school and individuals who are who at least 18 years of age.
How will we help you? We begin with an assessment of your knowledge by giving you a practice test, just like the GED test. A personal plan is developed by our volunteer GED instructors to help you know what to expect and what areas need improvement. Individualized tutoring and basic skills training is provided every Tuesday until you feel confident to take the test.
Why get your GED? Many jobs require at least a high school diploma or GED certificate. With a GED, you are able to continue your education. Grants and scholarships may be available through the HOPE grant and other federally funded programs after obtaining your GED and applying to a technical or trade school.
Strengthening Our Families
YMCA Caregiver Course, Every Monday, 9:30-11:30 pm (Thirteen Weeks-starting April 2nd)
In partnership with the YMCA, NFCC is offering a caregiving course for our Latino community. This class is free and open to the public at our Education Center. Participants will learn how to prepare children ages 0-5 for entry into kindergarten. By using interactive tools and resources provided by the YMCA staff, this course teaches both children and caregivers basic early learning skills.
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Online Registration Form
Contact Eden Purdy, Program Director at NFCC, call (770)640-0399 or email epurdy@nfcchelp.org
