Financial Counseling

Working Woman, Economic Empowerment, YWCA Delaware

Discover our financial counseling services for buying a home, avoiding foreclosure, and money management.

  • One-on-One Financial Counseling

    Take control of your finances with YWCA Delaware’s personalized financial counseling services. Our one-on-one sessions offer customized guidance, strategies for reducing debt and improving your credit, and budgeting skills.

  • Foreclosure Prevention

    At YWCA Delaware, we understand that life’s challenges can make it difficult to keep up with mortgage payments. Our experienced HUD-certified counselors offer confidential support by assessing your financial circumstances, helping you understand the foreclosure process, connecting you with relief programs and resources, and assisting with lender communication and loan modifications.

  • Online Homebuyer Education and Money Management Courses

    Are you a first-time home buyer required to enroll in an online money management or homebuyer education course? YWCA Delaware can help. We offer essential resources and support to guide you through the home buying process. Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions, manage your finances, and understand your rights as a homeowner.

Connect with our Financial Counselors

Please fill out the following form as best that you can. After submitting your information, one of our HUD-Certified Housing Counselors will contact you.

Economic Empowerment

YWCA Delaware’s Economic Empowerment Program serves nearly 500 Delawareans annually with financial literacy, job training, salary negotiation resources, leadership development, and more.

Current Workshops

  • Building Confidence & Cultivating Self-Worth

    If you’ve ever doubted yourself during a job search, struggled with self-esteem at work, or felt like you’re not good enough for the career you want—you’re not alone. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And your self-worth? It doesn’t depend on your job title or your resume. It starts with how you see yourself.

    Learn practical tools to overcome self-doubt, quiet your inner critic, and grow in confidence—especially as you work toward your personal and career goals.

    Workshop Details:

    Date: Wednesday, August 27

    Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Location: YWCA Delaware Home-Life Management Center, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808

    Cost: FREE! Open to ages 18+

    Register Here

  • "Thank you for helping to make our dream of homeownership a reality. This would not be possible without each and everyone of you! For this, you will always be our "Dream Team" and we are forever grateful for you all.”

    2023 YWCA Delaware Homeownership Client

  • "Thank you for all the time and effort to save my home. May GOD lead you in all your endeavors"

    November 2023, YWCA Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Client

  • "You are such a blessing! Thank you for your assistance with getting me back on track. I truly appreciate you."

    December 2023, YWCA Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Client

  • "I don't have any way to express this gratitude. I am beyond grateful and appreciate the work you've done on my behalf. "

    November 2022, YWCA Delaware Foreclosure Prevention Client

Have Questions?

For more information, please contact our team directly. We are here to assist you.

Address: 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 596-2210 x210
Email: empower@ywcade.org

Connect with our Wo(men) Achieving New Directions Team for Career Development and WorkforceTraining questions.