Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education

What is CARE?

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education

CARE is a program which represents a cooperative effort involving Cabrillo College, CalWORKs & California Employment Development Department. CARE assists in linking education, job training and supportive services for single parents on welfare.

Program Goals

It is the intent of Cabrillo College that CalWORKs participants be given an opportunity to expand their education and job training opportunities, and thereby enhance their employability and minimize their need for CalWORKs. It is also the intent of Cabrillo College that CalWORKs participants realize that they are capable, their chidren are important, and with proper support they can become self sufficient through education and job training.

CARE Services

academic, vocational and personal counseling
priority registration
tutoring
university transfer assistance
academic, transfer and parenting workshops
childcare grants
meal cards
school supplies
textbook purchase assistance

How can I qualify?

be eligible for EOPS
a California resident
enrolled full-time (12 units)
over the age of 18 and single head of household
have at least one child under the age of 14
you our your children recipients of CalWORKs cash aid
have a vocational or academic objective

To apply, please downloand the application, fill it out and submit to our office.

Note: If you are not an EOPS student already, you must submit EOPS application as well.

CARE Application