Introduction

FLF has developed several delivery models for teaching financial education which resulted in providing more than 17,400 hours of instruction during the 2006-2007 academic year.  The Financial Literacy program operates within D.C. public and public charter high schools during the school day as part of the school course offerings.  As an elective or part of a mandatory life skills curriculum, students study financial education for 54 - 72 hours and receive credit for their course work.

FLF also works with training programs and other community groups to offer multi-week seminars.  These seminars provide hands-on financial management skills by helping students improve their credit scores, create budgets for saving and debt repayment, and fill out tax and employment forms.  Seminars generally range from 20 - 40 instructional hours depending on the needs of the students and schedule of the training program.

In addition to teaching on-going courses, FLF works with community groups to offer one-time workshops to high school students and young adults. These programs generally cover one specific topic from managing finances in college, improving credit, or establishing sound financial skills for future wealth-building.  FLF provides resources for its workshop participants to enable them to continue on the path to financial stability.