CARE HISTORY
In 1982, the State established the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program in the California Community Colleges as "a unique educational program geared toward the welfare recipient who desires job-relevant education to break the dependency cycle" (Assembly Bill 3103, Hughes, Statutes of 1982, Chapter 1029). Presently, 110 accredited colleges in all 72 districts of the California Community College system offer CARE programs and services annually to more than 11,000 welfare-dependent single heads of household who seek a viable continued public assistance for personal and family support. CARE is the only state-funded program of its kind nationwide.
As a supplemental component of EOPS, CARE provides educational support services designed for the academically underprepared, low income, single parent population. Grants and allowances for educationally-related expenses (such as child care, transportation, textbooks, and supplies) may be awarded as a means of strengthening the retention, persistence, graduation, and transfer rates of these individuals. Students participating in CARE may choose vocational certificate or license, associate, or transfer program options.
TO QUALIFY FOR CARE SERVICES YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
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EOPS Eligible
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18 years of age or older
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Single parent/head of household
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New Student(s) enrolled in 12 units
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Currently receiving cash aid benefit from the CalWORKs/TANF
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Have child(s) 13 years of age and/or younger
SERVICES
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Educational workshops
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Supplies*
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Transportation*
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CARE Grants*
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CARE Retreat
CARE APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are a single parent and currently receiving cash aid benefits from the County, please ask the staff for more information and the following forms:
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*Availability Based upon State Funding.