Events

8 weeks of review! Held on 8 consecutive Mondays beginning July 29 through September 23, 2019* What’s Included: • 12 hours of live instruction and review • Continued access to course/recordings throughout your candidacy • Opportunity to ask questions • More connection to study with your peers Attendees must be registered in the AFC® certification program.

Finances are an inescapable part of society yet are rarely discussed openly – and sometimes are ignored altogether. This is especially true today where most people never see or touch their money. As a social services professional, you have an important role working with low- and moderate-income Ohioans to ensure they have the resources they need to have financial empowerment. […]

Join the Government Relations Task Force on Tuesday, August 6 at 12 PM ET for a virtual member meet up. Learn about the efforts of the Task Force and how they are working to raise national recognition for the AFC, while also connecting with other members who are passionate about advocacy work. Learn how you can be an advocate at […]

This webinar will explore innovations in credit building that meet the needs of credit invisible and credit-challenged communities, including innovative and unique products offered by nonprofit and community-based lenders, the evolving fintech space, and other developments in the industry, such as rent reporting. Presenter: Carmina Lass, Credit Builders Alliance

  Financial counselors frequently observe relationships between health and personal finances in their work with clients. Examples include money spent on smoking that cannot be saved, the financial impact of an accident or illness, and decisions that people make with respect to health insurance. This webinar will discuss a variety of associations between health and finances and health and financial […]

This presentation will explain what Financial Self-Care is and why we need to encourage our clients to practice it.  It will also discuss why Financial Professionals may need to practice financial self-care more than their clients. Presenter: Brandy Baxter

Remaining positive is a cornerstone of financial coaching, learn how Appreciative Inquiry can inform your coaching practice. Presenter: Saundra Davis

This interactive training session will examine the child support system and its effect on individuals’ financial security, considering perspectives from both custodial parents (those applying for or receiving child support) and non-custodial parents (those ordered to pay). Participants will have the opportunity to contribute via discussions and activities. $50 for Non-Members FREE for AFCPE Members Presenter: Patricia Sullivan, The Financial […]

Training Purpose: 1. To provide an overview of the mission of professional financial counseling. 2. To provide insight into building an integrated and inclusive financial continuum of care. By the end of the training, you will be able to: 1. Explain why financial counseling certification matters. 2. Identify the certification options available through AFCPE. 3. Explain the certification pathways and cost. 4. Ability to navigate the Accredited […]