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
(619) 421-6700 x5493
68-201C