How to Find Grants for a Displaced Homemaker
Homemakers that have lost their primary source of income may be able to find grants to increase their employ-ability and pay expenses while they are training or attending college. Displaced homemakers can either be woman or man that was the primary caregiver of their children but now needs to either earn more or return to work due to a loss of income. While most grants differ in terms many grants are available for parents or lost income due to divorce, working spouse is serving in the US Armed services, and due to the death or disability of a spouse.
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Instructions
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Determine need. Before looking for a grant to help you replace a lost income you need to find out what you need help with. Common things include: Rehousing if your current home is to expensive for you. Help with monthly bills while looking for a job or while in school. You may need a grant to pay for day care while you job hunt.
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To find a paid internship for displaced homemakers contact your local state funded Career Center. I your area is not located by a career center you may contact the unemployment office your area. Even if you are not collecting unemployment they usually have paid internships for individuals that need to create more specialized job skills.
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To find private and government funds to go back to school to gain skills to make a improved livable income for your family, contact your school of choice. If you are not sure what type of schooling you would be interested in or suited for, contact your local career center for free testing and guidance. At your school of choice you should take to the acceptance counselor about funding offered at their school. Some
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To find state aid to help pay for childcare so displaced homemakers may either seek employment or be involved in some form of job training contact you local family service center. Job training may include attending a college, vocational program, or job training workshops. They may be able to lead you to the way of free state paid day care/preschool or they can help by reimbursing you for some if not all daycare expenses.
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Finding grants and assistance to help pay bills and get by while attending training is hard but not unattainable.
For schools that have work study jobs, you may find it worth wile to get a work study job at the school that may work around your schedule. While they do not pay all that well, you may get hands on training in a interesting field and the earning you make does not count against your scholarship/grant awards.
Talk with your schools finacial aid officer about grants that are available to pay regular expences. These type of grants are competive and are limited, so ask early to get the best chances of getting more assistance.
If you are not able to work (not counting work study) or are only bringing in a very small income, check back with the family services office. Many states offer programs that help pay for grocers, rent, utilities, and other necessities for a limited time while a parent is a student.
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Tips & Warnings
There are several state and federal funded grants, local grants, and private grants available for the displaced homemaker.
Follow guidelines. When you get grant money or state assistance to help your family, follow the rules to avoid being kicked out of the program.
Do not be shy about asking for help to pay the bills while training for a job to increase employ-ability.
