Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education (CARE)
2000 Bldg, 2nd floor, Room 2002 — (714) 992-7073
CARE was established by the State of California in 1982 as a supplemental component of EOPS to provide support services and activities for the single, head of household student, who also receives CalWORKs/TANF funds as income assistance. This program was designed to promote self-sufficiency through education, training and student support services. The CARE program offers the following services to eligible participants:
- Academic Counseling
- Auto Repair Reimbursements
- Book Service Award
- Educational Supplies
- Transportation Support (parking permits, bus passes and/or gas cards)
- Campus Meal Cards
- Seminars, Workshops and Motivational Events
- Life, Career and Academic Planning
- EOPS/CARE Counseling Courses
- Community Resources and Referrals
- Application Support (Financial Aid, Scholarship, Transfer, Job…)
- Tutoring
CARE Program Eligibility
- Must be eligible for the EOPS Program
- Student parent must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have at least one child 18 years old
- Be declared as single head of household by county
- Currently receiving cash aid benefits (or dependent child[ren] are receiving cash aid)
There are additional program requirements that a student must meet each semester to remain eligible and served by CARE. Please contact the EOPS/CARE office for more information.