We are the Displaced Homemaker Trust Fund Program for Miami-Dade County. This is a year-long program of Miami-Dade College and the State of Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity. We help homemakers develop work skills in order to re-enter the workforce. The program is free of charge, and there are no fees for potential employers.

We assist homemakers 35 years of age or older, who need training to transition to a job. These are individuals who have been supported by a spouse or family member, but are no longer due to divorce, separation, death, or disability. Or, clients have been on government assistance (such as Unemployment Compensation, Food Stamps, or TANF) and want to become self- sufficient.

Our program offers a variety of services, including: l) customized training; 2) financial counseling; 3) academic counseling; 4) job referral and placement, and 5) community referrals. These services are individualized, according to clients' needs. We accommodate the Spanish and Creole-speaking populations. Our goals are to help clients complete training and get a job.

We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Linda Scharf

Linda S. Scharf, Ph.D.
Program Manager

[p]: (305) 237-7514
[e]: lscharf@mdc.edu