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There is no credit for this situation. However, if you have taxable income and you file a tax return then you may qualify for earned income credit. This is a credit for low-income taxpayers. 

Even though you're unemployed you may still have some taxable income from unemployment compensation, side jobs, investment income, etc.  Please view the information under the heading Do I Have to File a Return on pages 6-7 of the IRS link below to see the step by step instructions to determine if you should file a tax return.