Displaced Homemaker & Self-Sufficiency
The Displaced Homemaker Program assists individuals who have been out of the workforce for some time; and due to divorce, separation, death, or disability of a spouse or partner, or being displaced by domestic violence, now find themselves as the primary source of household income, and having to return to work. The focus is to help the displaced homemaker and self sufficiency client to obtain or upgrade skills for today’s labor market, and obtain a living wage by providing the services listed below:
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THE DISPLACED HOMEMAKER PROGRAM AND SELF SUFFICIENCY SERVICES
Job Development Services
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Interview Practice
Asset Promotion and Self-Advocacy Skills
Life Skills Classes
Computer Literacy Training
Financial Management Services
High School Equivalency Test Prep
Job Club
Professional Career Closet
Assistance with a job search plan
Career assessment and career goal planning
Educational advocacy, including research regarding the best education or training program and assistance with applications and financial aid applications
Social Services, Referrals and Advocacy
If you are a New Jersey resident in need of support and resources to help with a domestic violence situation or sexual assault, call or text our 24 Hour Hotline at 1-800-286-4184 (voice) and (609)-569-5437 (text).
