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New Mexico Workforce Connection

www.jobs.state.nm.us

1-877-664-6984, select option 1 for English or 2 for Spanish

Career services, including: job search tools and tips; education and training programs; resume builder; and workshops.

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

otda.ny.gov

Temporary Assistance (TA) is temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay for your expenses.

WorkForce1

www.nyc.gov

Job search tools, skill development programs, career counseling

North Carolina Division of Social Services: Work First

www.ncdhhs.gov

North Carolina's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, called Work First, is based on the premise that parents have a responsibility to support themselves and their children. Through Work First, parents can get short-term training and other services to help them become employed and self-sufficient, but the responsibility is theirs, and most families have two years to move off Work First Family Assistance.

NCWorks

www.ncworks.gov

NCWorks Online is a one-stop online resource for job seekers and employers in North Carolina. Job seekers can search for jobs, create resumes, and find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information.

North Dakota Department of Human Services

www.nd.gov

Phone: (701) 328-2332 ; Toll Free: (800) 755-2716 ; ND Relay TTY: (800) 366-6888

The N.D. Department of Human Services has a variety of assistance programs to help qualified North Dakotans meet their basic needs. These programs help many low-income families who are working toward self-sufficiency.

Employment Law HQ

www.employmentlawhq.com

Discusses the conditions for which paid employment leaves are granted

Growing Family Benefits

www.growingfamilybenefits.com

Provides a brief summary of the laws concerning maternity leave in Arizona

Law for Change

www.lawforchange.org

Outlines the employment laws of Arizona including those concerning employment leave

Employment Law Handbook

www.employmentlawhandbook.com

Outlines the employment leave laws of Arkansas

Law for Change

www.lawforchange.org

Highlights the employment laws of Arkansas including those concerning employment leave

Arkansas Department of Human Resources

humanservices.arkansas.gov

Among other great programs linked by the Arkansas Department of Human Resources, the Transitional Employment Assistance Program (TEA) offers monthly cash assistance and employment-related services are provided to parents, including job-readiness activities, transportation assistance, childcare assistance, and other supportive services so that the parent can engage in work or education and training activities. This website offers application forms in English and Spanish.

Arkansas Department of Workforce Services

www.arkansas.gov

501-682-2121

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) was created to help families stay together by empowering family leaders with job skills, resources, and assistance.

CalChamber

www.calchamber.com

Highlights both the state and the federal medical leave laws in effect in California

Paid Family Leave California

paidfamilyleave.org

Official website of the paid family leave program in California

California Department of Social Services

www.cdss.ca.gov

(916) 657-2128

California CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses. The Welfare-To-Work Program helps family members acquire the skills needed to get a job. Families that receive CalWORKs may also be eligible for child care services, such as help paying child care costs. The County will explain to the family what services are available.

State of California Employment Development Department (EDD)

www.edd.ca.gov

The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a comprehensive range of employment and training services in partnership with state and local agencies and organizations. These services, provided statewide through the America’s Job Center of California, benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, individuals currently working, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

www.colorado.gov

Official state website listing the laws concerning employment leave in Colorado

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