What is CARE?

CARE is a program provided by the State of California to assist single parents who are attending college. CARE stands for Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education.

CARE/EOPS services help meet the unique need of single parents. If you are CARE/EOPS eligible you may receive the assistance listed below to help make it possible for you to attend college.

• GRANT AID - Money to pay for expenses, or other school related costs, a grant will be provided each semester.
• PERSONAL COUNSELING - To develop coping strategies to meet the demands of school and home.
• ACADEMIC COUNSELING -To determine the appropriate courses to meet education and/or career goals.
• CAREER ASSESSMENT -To help explore life and career choices.
• WORKSHOPS - To address the concerns and issues that affect single parents.
• School Supply Grant
• Meal Tickets
• Gas card or Bus Pass

 Who is eligible for CARE?

You are eligible for CARE services if you have met all of the following requirements:

• Have been determined EOPS eligible
• Are enrolled in 12 units or more (6 if DSS);
• Be a single parent, head of household;
• Applicant has an active CalWORKs case number for the household;
• Applicant and/or child receive CalWORKs Cash Aid and
• Are at least 18 years old and a single head of household.

Please call the EOPS office, (619) 482-6456, email us at EOPS@swccd.edu or visit the EOPS office in the Student Services Center for more information.

How to apply:

If you meet ALL the requirements above, please contact:

Jayden Logan

EOPS Technician

jlogan@swccd.edu 

(619) 421-6700 x5493

68-201C