Free Financial Education, Homebuyer Education Services & Public Benefits

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Easter Seals Greater Houston’s Housing and Financial Coaching Programs assist low-income individuals and families, veterans and adults with disabilities and families of children with disabilities reach their dreams of owning their first homes through financial coaching, financial education, homebuyers education and down payment assistance. We are proud partners of THRIVE, which works to break the cycle of poverty through collaboration with United Way Greater Houston. In addition to being a HUD-approved agency, Easter Seals administers the Montgomery County Down Payment Assistance Program. ESGH also assists clients with applying for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid.

Public Benefits

Includes assistance applying for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid.

  • SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly the Food Stamp Program
  • TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, including cash assistance
  • Medicaid: Medical assistance program

Contact us at FinancialCoach@eastersealshouston.org to learn more and set up an appointment. The BridgingApps Lab, ToyTech lending library and Financial Coaches are available during Tuesday Family Nights from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.

Financial Coaching

One-on-one financial counseling or one-on-one homebuyer counseling.

Contact us at FinancialCoach@eastersealshouston.org to learn more and set up an appointment.

Food Scholarship Program

Clients receive a Food Scholarship card and shop at one of the Food for Change Markets, receiving 60 pounds of food twice per month. Clients must be receiving financial counseling to be eligible for the Food Scholarship Program.

Contact us at FinancialCoach@eastersealshouston.org to learn more and join the program.

Financial Education Classes

Learn how to develop a budget, manage money and raise your credit score.

Classes are FREE and are held virtually. Learn more about Housing & Financial Counseling Programs.

2025 Classes: February 1st, April 5th, July 12th, September 13th, November 1st

Contact us at FinancialCoach@eastersealshouston.org to learn more and to register.

Homebuyer Education Classes

Learn about homebuying, down payment assistance and how to budget for a sustainable mortgage. Participants hear presentations by realtors and loan officers.

  • Classes are FREE and take place virtually from 9:00 am -1:00 pm.
  • *Must Attend 6 hours total to receive education certification
  • 2025 Classes (English): January 11th & 18th, March 1st & 8th, June 21st & 28th, September 20th & 27th, November 8th & 15th
  • Clases 2025 (Español): 1 y 8 de febrero, 17 y 24 de mayo, 11 y 18 de octubre
  • Learn more about Housing & Financial Counseling Programs
  • Register by emailing Housing@eastersealshouston.org or by leaving a message at 346-330-3904.

Houston-area Homebuyer Education Resources

Freddy Mac Financial Life Skills Class

Free, flexible financial education resources for renting, buying or saving for the future provided by Freddie Mac CreditSmart®.

Financial Life Skills Classes For Veterans

Learn how to manage your finances, clean up your credit score, budget, get out and stay out of credit card debt, avoid hidden fees, navigate checking and savings accounts, and more, plus get an overview of MyHealthVet and the VA website.

Veteran/Military Financial Coaching with Freddie Mac

Contact us at FinancialCoach@eastersealshouston.org for class dates and locations.

Learn more about our Montgomery County Housing Initiative and Financial Coaching

Partners: Capital One, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Freddie Mac, The George Foundation, Houston Methodist Hospital, JP Morgan Chase, Montgomery County Community Development, State Farm Insurance, Texas Financial Education Endowment, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, Union Home Mortgage Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston