Brooks House Also Holds Mandatory Classes

Mandatory Classes being held are the following:


FINANCIAL:
      It is an important part of everyone life. Everyone has their own financial challenges they must face. These challenges can be hard to overcome if you don't have your finances in order. This is why we believe that every resident must attend a Basic Finance Class.
     °   First to understand the important of handle their responsibility.
     °   How to save, when funds are limited
     °   Understanding what your Credit Scores mean  
Classes are offered through our local school system quarterly. Once all three sessions have been taught the classes will continue to recycle due to the transitioning of women coming in and going out. Upon completion each person is awarded a certificate.      
     Session 1: Budgeting, Learning to balance a check book, how to prioritize bills (what is more important)
     Session 2: Learning what your credit score and what is a credit score? What are loans and the difference 
     between good and bad ones? 
     Session 3: Investing, what percent of your income should you save for a rainy day or emergency funds?
     What are the different types of saving I can invest in?     

SPIRITUAL:
     In order for spiritual growth to occur, we must be taught, rebuked, corrected, and trained by God's Word. Then we will be thoroughly equipped for every good work. This is the essence of spiritual growth and the everyday growth in the lives of our families. It is mandatory that all women and children to attend church services of their choice.  
     °   Daily Devotion Books are given to each woman and it is required for each woman to read each morning to start their day off.
     °   Every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm, a weekly Bible study is held for all resident past and present      

     Thursday of every other week counseling is provided to the women who reside at Brooks House led by Righteous Oaks Counseling owner Charles Boyd.

BASIC SELF SUFFICIANCY
     Starting February 18, April Bowen has set up a 15 week program, including lessons on:
Self Esteem
Relaxation
Assertiveness
Nourishment
Defense Mechanisms
Conflict Management
Stress Management
Much More...