PREPARE / ECONOMIC RESILIENCE

Find help after income disruption

Start with existing legitimate programs, not unverified offers. Eligibility, application rules and deadlines depend on the state, program and your individual circumstances.

U.S.-focused starting points: The websites below link outward only when clicked. FFTAC does not transmit your information to them or verify your eligibility.

GOVERNMENT

State unemployment programs ↗

Find your state agency, instructions and application path after eligible job loss.

Open USAGov → GOVERNMENT

Government benefit navigation ↗

Find information on food, health coverage, housing, utility support and other assistance.

Open USAGov → COMMUNITY REFERRALS

Call 211 / find local support ↗

Explore local assistance for food, housing, bills and other basic needs. Availability varies.

Visit 211 → U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT

American Job Centers ↗

Find career counseling, training referrals and job search resources.

Find a center → LEGAL HELP

Find civil legal aid ↗

Look for an appropriate legal aid organization for benefits, housing or administrative problems.

Find legal aid → DECLARED DISASTERS

Disaster assistance ↗

Only some events and households qualify. Check official disaster declarations and requirements.

Review conditions →

Apply early, keep the record

Write down decision and notification dates and keep copies of submissions.
Ask for a confirmation number and keep a record of calls.
Check any official appeal deadline as soon as you receive a decision.
Contact a licensed attorney or local legal aid if your rights may be affected.

Never send your full Social Security number, bank account, benefits case file, medical records, or identification documents through FFTAC public forms. Make a private decision log →