The Center for People in Transition is a social service agency dedicated to assisting displaced homemakers in becoming self-sufficient.
Who is a Displaced Homemaker?A “displaced homemaker” is defined as an individual whose major source of income and financial support is lost through separation, divorce, death or disability of a spouse or partner. Many times, displaced homemakers are unaware of where to find support and referral services. These individuals are often emotionally and/or vocationally unprepared to enter the workforce.
For displaced homemakers who are experiencing stress, fear, rejection or depression because of a situational crisis in their lives, the Center People in Transition offers individual assistance as well as group workshops.
The Center provides assistance in career, financial, legal, psychological, and social services.
Specific services that are available:
- Individual sessions to determine needs
- Referrals to community resources
- Workshops on self-development
- Legal and financial workshops
- Computer literacy courses
- Career counseling
- Information on returning to school or seeking job training
- Job search skills, including resume writing and interviewing techniques
- Assistance with job leads
