Home with a Heart, originally taught from Elaine Bond's home, has evolved into Homemaking Schools with the help of The Salvation Army. Mothers receive instruction in a warm classroom setting for 2 ½ to 3 hours each week for 12 weeks. Daily, in-home application of each lesson is required by the mothers for the remainder of the week. Mentoring is provided throughout the 12 weeks. We want to help your church or ministry set up a Homemaking School to reach out to single mothers in your area.

Is there a heavy workload required to facilitate a Homemaking School?

No. Considerable preparation has gone into the planning of resources and training to make the program easy to implement. You can learn how to set up a school with the well-developed Teacher Training Manual or attend a Teacher Training Conference. See Training and Packages.

How does training take place? 

Teacher training takes place upon request at Crossroads Communication Centre in Burlington, ON, Canada. If you would like to facilitate a training of 10 or more ministries in your area, please Contact Us.

Who can participate in the Program?

Single mothers of all ages or other women needing homemaking and/or employment resources. 

What happens when the participant leaves the Homemaking School?

Upon completion of the program, the participant will be networked with the community for ongoing resources specifically designed to meet the participant's next step. Participants are always welcome to contact the school for further encouragement. 

The participant's involvement in the Home with a Heart program may give her up to two credits towards graduation. High School principals and Adult Learning Centers are recognizing the merit and outcomes of the program. The teacher and the principal's discretion determine decisions on certification. Information is provided with training.