Financial Independence

Empowering Lives: Integrating Social Work & Credit Restoration for Financial Independence

Financial independence is a key driver of long-term stability—and social workers are uniquely positioned to help make it accessible. In this empowering session, Jaquayla Huger explores how credit restoration and social work can work hand-in-hand to promote economic mobility and lasting change.

By bridging the gap between advocacy and financial literacy, this conversation provides practical tools and strategies that help professionals support clients (and themselves) in building strong credit, overcoming systemic barriers, and taking control of their financial futures.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The connection between social work, financial empowerment, and credit
✅ How credit restoration supports long-term independence and mobility
✅ Practical steps to integrate credit education into social service work

Presenter:

🔹 Jaquayla Huger – Owner, Leverage Credit Consulting

🎤 Moderator: Dr. Karla Mitchell, ND, MBA – President/CEO, C.L.A.S.S. (Changing Lives and Staying Sober)