Our education and counseling program is two-part workshop series (offered monthly) to educate consumers about the entire home buying process before making a commitment to purchasing a home. Those who attend and complete both workshops will receive a certificate of achievement that is required for the forgivable loan approval. There is no charge for these workshops.

Workshops are held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee location.

To register or for more information regarding other homeownership education and counseling services available to you, contact

Mia Lott-Rogers at 414-291-7520 V/TTY or via

Workshop I: Learn the importance of homeownership, the role of the lender, financial and household budgeting techniques, credit issues and the analysis of the credit report in the home buying process.

Workshop II: Learn about the process of selecting a home and the role of the real estate professional and home inspector. Also covered is homeownership responsibility and home maintenance.

January 11^{th & 12th July 13th & 14th}

February 8th & 9th August 10th & 11th

March 8th & 9th September 14th & 15th

April 13th & 14th October 12th & 13th

May 11th & 12th November 8th & 9th

June 8th & 9th December 13th & 14th

For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst request that persons attending agency-sponsored events refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners. We maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.

IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify staff of your disability-related accommodation requests three weeks in advance of attending a class or workshop, or at the time of registration. We will attempt to honor all requests but cannot assure that requests made after the deadlines will be met.