In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Department” means the Department of Human Services. “Displaced homemaker” means an individual who: Is at least 35 years old; Has performed as a homemaker for the individual's family in the family home; Is not gainfully employed; Has had, or would have, difficulty finding employment; and Has depended on: The income of a family member and has lost part or all of that income as a result of separation, divorce, or the death or disability of that family member; Federal, State, or local government assistance as the parent or specified relative of a dependent child receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and is no longer eligible for that assistance; or TANF payments for at least 24 months. “Displaced homemaker program” or “program” means a local program authorized by the Department and designed to meet the needs of displaced homemakers.