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Displaced Homemakers Get Free Job Training Built for a Return to Work
Displaced Homemaker Program
Who
People who previously provided unpaid family services, are unemployed or underemployed, and plan to enter or return to a career.
What to do
Start here: Use the NYS DOL provider list or a Career Center to find the nearest Displaced Homemaker service.
Eligibility: The program targets people displaced from unpaid homemaking; provider screening may apply.
What you get
New York Career Centers and contracted Displaced Homemaker providers offer employment and self-sufficiency support to people returning to paid work after unpaid family work.
Benefit: Career counseling, job-search help, workshops, training information, and referrals; provider services can also address barriers such as child care or transportation.
Possible value: Services vary by provider and location; this is not a guaranteed cash benefit.
Good to know
Important: Available services and direct support vary among contracted providers.
Availability: Current program with multiple statewide providers.
Why people miss it: Many people search only under layoffs or workforce services, not under the term displaced homemaker.
Sources reviewed: Aug 10, 2026