The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program, provides resources and support necessary for disadvantaged, single, head of household, CalWORKs/TANF recipients to improve their 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. Students MUST be eligible for EOPS in order to join CARE.

CARE Eligibility Requirements

1. You are a recipient of TANF/ CalWORKs (ATTENTION: Student or child must be receiving cash aid)
2. You are at least 18 years of age
3. You are single head-of-household
   • Note: if you are married but your partner is currently incarcerated, you may be considered head-of-household by the county
4. You have at least one child in your custody 
5. You MUST meet EOPS eligibility requirements

CARE Services

• CARE unmet need grants
• Car repair (mechanical) reimbursments 
• Gas assistance in conjunction with CARE grants (subject to funding)
• EOPS services and resources