CalWORKs

 

Cal Works (California Works Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) is a government-funded program which provides support for college students receiving TANF (public assistance) who are studying for a vocational certificate or a degree in a variety of high demand occupational fields.

 

• Academic, career, and limited personal counseling.
• Career exploration, educational and employment counseling.
• Referral to other financial and supportive services to help you stay in school.
• Develop a manageable schedule that allows you to fulfill your family, school and work needs.
• Coordination and advocacy with your county welfare department
• Help with college cost (by county)
• Eligible students may receive help with books, supplies, tuition, parking and other fees. (by county)
• Employment Services and Development workshops
• On - campus Work Study
• Job placement assistance

• Students receiving cash aid or TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) for themselves and their dependents.
• Plan to work towards one of the following: certificate, associate degree, transfer to a 4 year university, and/or improve employability skills.
• Willing to do a combined 32 activity hours a week of school, work or other approved activities.

How do I know if I'm eligible for CalWORKs?

• Eligibility can be determined by contacting your county case worker. 
• Develop a welfare to work plan (WTW) with your case worker that refers you to college for education and training.
• Ventura County Human Services Agency at 805-955-2282
• Los Angeles County Public Social Services at 1-866-613-3777

The CalWORKs Offices are located SSA 108C/110A (Across from EOPS/CARE) FALL Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm  Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Friday By Appointment Phone: (805) 378-1400 ext. 1889 or 1894 Fax Phone (805)-378-1567