CARE
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
CARE is a California State funded program designed to recruit and assist single parent recipients of CalWORKs. CARE provides support services and/or grant funds to assist single parents with academic support and financial assistance. All students who participate in the CARE program are both EOPS & CARE participants.
Who qualifies for CARE?
In addition, to meeting all EOPS eligibility requirements, CARE students must also:
- Receive cash aid assistance for themselves and/or their dependent(s)
- Have single parents status with a child/dependent 18 years of age or younger
What services are offered through the CARE Program?
- Academic & Personal Counseling
- Career Advising
- Referrals to county resources
- Meal Vouchers for on-campus dining
- Gas Cards
- Semesterly Parking Permit
- CARE Grant
- CARE Book Voucher
- CARE Study Sessions--with childcare & tutoring services provided.
- Workshops designed with the single parent in mind
- Backpacks with school supplies
How can I apply?
CARE applications are open year-round. To apply for CARE, please contact us at (619) 644-7617.
The Fall 2024 EOPS Application closed on August 30, 2024. Our Spring 2025 EOPS Application will open December 17, 2024.
Once accepted, you must attend a mandatory EOPS/CARE Orientation following your approval into the program. Please remember to bring your picture ID.
Counseling Appointments
Current CARE Students may schedule counseling appointments in person at the EOPS/CARE office in Building 60 - Room 125 or by phone at (619) 644-7617.
Students may also schedule an appointment by using the link below. CARE Counselors will have access to transcripts and Education Plans for a complete counseling session. When scheduling via our Online Scheduling System, keep the following in mind:
- Select the appropriate program: 2 - CARE
- 1st Contact should be a 1 hr appointment
- 2nd and 3rd Contact should be a 30 min appointment (or 1 hr appointment)
- Appointments may be On Campus (in person) or Online Zoom (virtual)