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Family Partners
A family partner is someone who teams up
with a new homeowner or a soon-to-be homeowner to help them
become successful homeowners. There is really only one criteria
for becoming a Family Partner: they must own or have at one time
owned a house. Family Partners have five
goals:
- Serve as a liaison between the family and Habitat to
ensure the family understands the requirements for becoming a
homeowner: sweat equity, making a down payment, and attending
the homeowner workshops
- Continue to stay in touch with the family after they
become a homeowner
- Help the family find resources for child care, medical
care, job training, and more
- Act as a confidante/friend and mentor by listening and
being supportive, making phone calls and visits with the
family, and help them through problems and home repairs
- Attend as many meetings with the family as possible
The Family Partner program is successful because families
are better informed, connected, and supported by their
partner. |
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