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Connecticut Department of Labor
Official website outlining the employment leave laws in Connecticut
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Connecticut Department of Social Services
1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632) (TTD/TTY 1-800-842-4524 for persons with speech or hearing difficulties)
Apply for assistance in areas including family medical, food, childcare, cash, housing, winter heat, and more. These programs will assist you during your employment leave.
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Connecticut Department of Labor
(860) 263-6000
Job training, career counseling, job fairs, resume guidance, networking, skills assessments, educational programs
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State of Delaware TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; temporary help during unemployment; based on income limits and family size; help in finding a job; benefits of cash, food stamps, medicaid, and child care help may begin during the TANF program and may continue after a job is acquired.
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State of Delaware Workforce Development Board
Job training programs, career counseling, resume guidance, skills assessments, educational programs
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DC Department of Human Services
(202) 671-4200 ; Contact TTY: 711
Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides cash assistance to needy families with dependent children when available resources do not fully address the family's needs and while preparing program participants for independence through work. Adults with dependent children applying for or receiving TANF must meet financial and technical eligibility requirements. Conditions of eligibility include cooperation with child support, participation in work activities and compliance with substance abuse provisions.
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DC Department of Employment Services
(202) 724-7000 ; (202) 698-4817
Career counseling, career planning, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job-training, information about local and national labor markets, unemployment compensation
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Florida Department of Children and Families
(866) 762-2237; TTY (800) 955-8771
Food, cash and medical assistance for individuals and families who meet the income requirements.
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Employ Florida Marketplace
Services for finding a job, creating a resume, skills assessment certifications, access to education and training, and career fairs
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Georgia Department of Human Services: Division of Family and Children Services
1-800-Georgia (436-7442)
Monthly cash assistance with an employment services component for low-income families with children.
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Department of Human Services: Benefit, Employment, and Support Services
855-643-1643
Self-sufficiency plan, job preparation services, job search skills, training and education, monthly cash benefits
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State of Hawaii Workforce Development Division
Free services to job seekers, including job search assistance, personal career planning services, training opportunities, HireNet Hawaii support, and a library resource center.
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
1-877-456-1233
The Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho provides work preparation services cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials.
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Idaho Department of Labor
Job search workshops, virtual job fairs, educational programs, on-the-job training
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Illinois Department of Human Services
1 800 843-6154 (voice) or 1 800 447-6404 (TTY)
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and other expenses.
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Illinois WorkNet Center
TTY (800) 785-6055 or 711
Career training, skill development, training programs, job search, videos
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