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Jobs & Training
Information about job openings statewide, resources for individuals searching for employment, as well as job retraining programs available through the State of Michigan
Resources include:

The Michigan Talent Bank
Resume and cover letter help
Getting financial aid for college
The National Career Readiness Certificate
Information for entrepreneurs
Employment resources for veterans

Unemployment Benefits
Find eligibility requirements and a guide to filing Unemployment Insurance claims
Resources include:

Unemployment claims guide
Eligibility Requirements
Filing a complaint for non-payment of wages
Food assistance linking information

Health Care
Information relating to healthcare services for the whole family
Resources include:

Finding healthcare services while unemployed
Coverage for children through MIChild
Obtaining services through Medicaid
Finding services you qualify for and locations near you

Family Support
Find information here relating to a whole range of support systems for Michigan Families
Resources include:

Emergency fund assistance for those facing foreclosure, eviction, or similar circumstances
Cash assistance for food or income support, and the Earned Income Tax Credit
Money saving practices, specifically for phone service and food
Managing debt
Resources for seniors seeking support
Finding services through your nearest Community Action Agency or Michigan Department of Human Services
Managing Child Support and providing childcare

Housing Help
Find assistance in locating rental assistance, purchasing a new home, lowering utility costs, and preventing homelessness
Resources include:

Finding a local homeless shelter or Continuum of Care location
Information about your local utility providers, and ways to lower your utility costs
Resources for assistance to weatherize your home
Rental assistance for those who qualify
Finding a rental property in Michigan
Assistance in purchasing a new home, including monetary resources

Foreclosure Avoidance
Information about programs to help current homeowners avoid foreclosure
Resources include:

The Help for Hardest Hit program
Finding foreclosure prevention counselors
Legal assistance and who to contact for help
Information about the State Emergency Fund

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Local contact information for linking social services Map it
Find your local assistance offices

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