CCCS of Forsyth County Inc. (CCCS-FC) was established locally in 1972 as a non-profit educational organization to help families build wealth, achieve financial self-sufficiency, attain financial stability, and handle financial crises.. In addition, CCCS also offers services to the community through the Center for Home Ownerships, the Homebuyer Education Center, the Center for Financial Education, and Senior Financial Care. CCCS partners with families, schools, religious organizations, businesses, government agencies, and other non-profits, serving residents of Forsyth and surrounding counties from offices in Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Statesville, Mocksville, and Yadkinville.
Mission To deliver professional consumer education, debt reduction programs, comprehensive housing counseling and information on the wise use of credit to all segments of the community, to improve their financial well-being.
Vision To empower individuals and families with the financial skills and opportunities to enhance their financial well being.
Values As we interact with the community, our clients and one another, our efforts are inspired by four core values:
Trust (honesty and fairness in all our actions)
Excellence (highest standards in all we do)
Accountability (best results possible for clients and community)
Methodology (practices that promote client success)
We are excited to share with you the education and awareness spots that the NFCC created to help consumers select the right debt resolution option when in financial distress.
Please click on the links below to view a 60 second video.
Pursuit of the Dream: Building Credit for Life, produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, explains the importance of a good credit history in building the economic success of low-income families. Click on the link above to view the video which highlights the story of a client who received counseling at the Career Connections and Prosperity Center in Winston-Salem.
In 2008, Americans' credit card debt reached $972 billion dollars and the economic crisis has exacerbated the problem for those in debt. Click on the link below to view some smart talk about debt management taped from an episode of OPEN/net.
Click below to see two 30 second public service announcements about our foreclosure prevention services.
Click below to view a brief video highlighting CCCS's Graduate Client of the Year, Mark Stewart. Watch and listen to his story!
Click below to view a brief video that provides an overview of agency services.
Confidentiality Policy: CCCS-FC strongly supports the idea and spirit of confidentiality of client information, which is considered privileged. Employees, Board Members, Advisory Board members and Program Volunteers of CCCS-FC and invitees shall protect clients, former clients, staff and former staff by keeping information confidential and secure. It is the responsibility of each individual to safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
Discussion regarding client, employee or proprietary information shall be limited to "need to know" and shall be conducted in a professional and ethical manner, and only when it serves the best interest of the client. CCCS-FC requires that permission be obtained from the client or employee prior to revealing any information about their situation. Failure of any employee, Board Member, Volunteer or invitee to maintain rules of confidentiality may result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal from their position and may result in civil action for the collection of monetary damages.
