Earned Income Tax Credit Financial Assistance if You Lose Your Job Managing Your Money Financial Support from Non-Custodial Parent Adult Emergency Financial Assistance Contact the agency that administers the Adult Emergency Assistance Program in your county. There may be additional restrictions depending on the county. Funds shall be used for direct payments to, or on behalf of, eligible persons in the form of a voucher. The types of expenses for which individuals can receive assistance will vary from county to county. Single and family households, immigrants, and disabled workers are eligible.
Eligibility is based on federal income guidelines.
An IRS tax assessor can tell you if you qualify for the Earned Income Credit, where you will owe less in taxes and may even get cash back. Ask the IRS staff person how to file for this credit. Eligibility depends on the number of hours worked, the rate of pay, and the reason for becoming unemployed. People that have been discharged without just cause are eligible. Anyone who needs help is eligible.