The IRS has expanded qualifications for the EITC to include some without a qualifying child. See the information I'm linking below from the IRS.
Who Qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
The IRS also has a EITC Assistant tool to help you see if it works for your situation.
Use the EITC Assistant | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
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