A family in need of help

My wife passed away and did not plan support for her family. To compound the problem I am a recent college graduate and have college debt and continued unemployment since her passing. I look for employment everyday and send out resumes. I am too young to be a widower, and find myself unqualified to social and financial programs. I have no family support and am not looking for "hand outs" just support while I search for employment to become self sufficient. I would be interested in employment in my local area.