*In general, a dislocated worker is one who has been laid off, was self-employed but now unemployed due to economic conditions, a military spouse who is unemployed because of duty station relocation, or a displaced homemaker.
**A displaced homemaker is generally a person who previously provided unpaid services to the family (e.g., a stay-at-home mom or dad) and is no longer supported by the spouse, is unemployed or underemployed, and is having trouble finding or upgrading employment.