For individuals who have worked primarily in the home providing unpaid services to the
family who have lost income due to divorce, separation or death of a spouse. The program empowers displaced homemakers to achieve economic efficiency
through education, training, and employment.
Assistance is available for tuition, books, childcare, uniforms, mileage and transportation and is open to individuals regardless if they are or are
not on public assistance. Benefits such as employment leads, job placement, resume services, mentoring programs, support groups and access to career
clothing are also available.
The free Displaced Homemakers Program is state-funded and is designed to help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency. Funding is available up
to an associate of science degree. A series of workshops are also available to help individuals gain self esteem and offer hands-on career exploration
prior to vocational training. The workshops are held in two Joliet locations and in Bolingbrook. Through collaboration with state agencies, local
women’s groups and other community-based agencies, participants are provided access to all available programs and services.
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