CARE

The C.A.R.E program (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education program) provides resources and support necessary for disadvantaged, single, head of household, CalWORKs/TANF recipients. 

C.A.R.E. provides a variety of supports, to improve the students' educational opportunities and seek to enhance their employability, minimize their welfare dependency, and establish self-sufficiency through enrollment and completion of a degree or job training program.

CARE Admission Eligibility

  • Must be a CURRENT recipient of CalWORKs/TANF cash aid, for yourself and/or child,
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have at least one child
  • Meet the criteria for EOPS

Services & Resources -

Access to all EOPS supportive services (priority registration, grants, tutoring, lending library, etc.), with the addition of the following which are available only to CARE students:

  • Supplemental Grants to support childcare, transportation, and academic needs
  • School Supplies and Snack Pantry
  • Resource and Community Referrals
  • Networking with CARE students
  • Student Parent Focused Workshops
  • Social Activities for Families to Connect

Contact


For additional information, please contact our CARE Coordinator, Stephanie Minami at (562) 860-2451, Ext. 2384 or e-mail Stephanie Minami