Catholics for Housing has worked throughout Fairfax County and in other jurisdictions in Northern Virginia to increase housing options for low income persons, especially families with children, the elderly, and persons with physical or mental disabilities. Consumer Credit Counseling provides budget counseling, educational programs, debt management assistance and housing counseling.
Counseling is available online, by telephone and in person - in Spanish and in English.
The Credit Counseling Program of Northern Virginia Family Service is a free, confidential financial counseling service that helps individuals and families understand and resolve issues surrounding their personal finances. Trained counselors assess individual and family financial situations and offer advice on budgeting, practical spending and, in some cases, help to prevent bankruptcy. FreddieMac provides a running start on good credit by getting on the right track to a good credit score. Find out how to get a good credit record, understand more about credit scores, and the important facts to getting a mortgage to buy a home. Good Sheperd Housing provides housing, counseling, emergency assistance and related services to help individuals and families escape homelessness and increase self-sufficiency.