Overview
A displaced homemaker is a person who:
- Previously provided unpaid services to their family (for example, a stay-at-home mom or dad)
- Currently is unemployed or underemployed and
- Plans to find a job and begin a career
Services at Our Career Centers
Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, displaced homemakers are considered dislocated workers. Through a network of Career Centers, the New York State Department of Labor provides a variety of services to displaced homemakers (e.g. dislocated workers) including but not limited to:
- Career pathway development and counseling
- Help applying for jobs with interview preparation, resume and cover letter writing
- Job search strategies, readiness, and referrals
- Career and computer workshops
- Information about training and educational services
- Referrals to services, such as childcare, medical, housing, transportation, financial literacy needs
Displaced Homemaker Program
In addition to the services offered at our Career Centers, assistance is also available at Displaced Homemaker Program providers. They offers services to help with barriers to self sufficiency including: child care, transportation, housing, basic necessities, or employment. Others may face emotional challenges, medical needs, or legal problems.
In addition, Displaced Homemaker services may include:
- Assertiveness and decision-making training
- Career exploration
- Crisis intervention and counseling
- Dressing for success
- Job search strategies and job clubs
- Referral to community service agencies
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Occupational trainings
The goal of the Displaced Homemaker Programs is for people to expand the employment and self sufficiency options of displaced homemakers. If you, or someone you know, may benefit from this program, contact the Displaced Homemaker Program nearest you.
Displaced Program Providers in New York State
Albany | Elizabeth Miller - Executive Director [email protected] | Capital District Women's Employment and Resource Center | 175 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor Albany, NY 12206 | (518) 242-8249 |
Bronx | Michael Grosberg, Program Manager [email protected] | The Research Foundation of the City University of New York on behalf of Bronx Community College | 2155 University Avenue Bronx, NY 10453 | Cell: (347) 767-6184 Office: (718) 289-5838 |
Brooklyn | Lisa Berman - Project Director [email protected] | Agudath Israel Fresh Start Program | 4006 18th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11218 | (718) 506-6500 X219 |
Cobleskill | Carolyn Proper, Director of Employment and Training [email protected] | Schoharie County Community Action Program | 795 East Main Street, Suite 5 Cobleskill, NY 12043 | (518) 234-2568 X3026 |
Fulton and Montgomery | Elise Martin - Executive Director [email protected] | Schenectady Community Action Program | Virtual Services Portal | (518) 374-9181 |
Hauppauge | Marc Bossert - Project Director [email protected] Deanna Nantista | Suffolk County Department of Labor | 725 Veterans Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 | (631) 853-6922; or (631) 853-6582 |
Hempstead | David Pierri – Human Resources Director [email protected] | Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc. | 134 Jackson Street Hempstead, NY 11550 | (516) 292-9710 |
Ithaca | Jan Bridgeford-Smith – Executive Director [email protected] | Displaced Homemaker Center of Tompkins County | 315 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 | (607) 272-1520 |
Schenectady | Elise Martin – Executive Director [email protected] | Schenectady Community Action Program | 913 Albany Street Schenectady, NY 12305 | (518) 374-9181 |
Syracuse | Kate Shanks-Booth - Executive Director [email protected] | Women's Opportunity Center | 901 James St. #2 Syracuse, NY 13203 | (315) 446-0550 |
Troy | Elizabeth Miller - Executive Director [email protected] | Capital District Women's Employment and Resource Center | 120 Defreest Ave Troy, NY 12180 | (518) 225-3131 |
Utica | Stephanie Dulak-Eghigian - Executive Director [email protected] | Women's Employment and Resource Center | 502 Court Street Suite 234 Utica, NY 13502 | (315) 724-1718 ext. 201 |
Valhalla | Kristine Bunyea – Program Administrator [email protected] | Project Transition at Westchester Community College | 75 Grasslands Road Valhalla, NY 10595 | (914) 606-7904 |