Have you worked in the home for a number of years and, due to divorce, separation, death or disability of a spouse or partner, now find yourself as the primary source of household income? Or are you underemployed and unable to support yourself and/or your children after having lost your primary source of income? Do you need to return to the workforce or obtain a better paying job to support you and your children? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you may be a Displaced Homemaker.

Displaced homemaker programs help women like you obtain or upgrade skills for today's labor market. The goal is to help you become economically self-sufficient by providing education, job readiness training, networking, outreach, referrals and emotional support. Local program centers draw on a wide range of contacts within your community to aid Displaced Homemakers like you in finding the assistance you need.

Displaced Homemakers Centers provide outreach, intake and orientation, personal and group counseling, assessment and testing, career and educational programs, computer training, life skills development, in-demand job skills training, pre-employment preparation, supportive services, English as a second language, referrals and job placement.

• Career Services: Career exploration and assessment, resume writing, interview skills, job searching, retaining employment
• Life Counseling: Decision making skills, self confidence building, stress reduction
• Referrals for: Housing, legal services, domestic violence, sexual assault, child custody, individual and family therapy. 

Eligibility	Females/identify as female Divorced, widowed, or separated Primary family care giver Any income status Any employment status
Age Groups	Adults Seniors
Gender-Specific	Female Only
Community Services	Community Community Service Education Adult Education / Literacy Educational Services English as a Second Language (ESL) Professional Education / Training Tutoring / Enrichment Employment / Training Independent Living Skill Program Internships Job Search Job Training Life Skills Training Vocational Training
Payment Options	Free
Language Spoken	Spanish

Last Updated: 08/10/23