CalWORKs Program at Moorpark College

The California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program at Moorpark College provides personalized support for students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/CalWORKs cash aid. Our goal is to help you succeed academically, build career skills, and stay on track with county program requirements

Who is Eligible?

To qualify for the CalWORKs program at Moorpark College, you must:

  • Be a current CalWORKs/TANF (Cash Aid) recipient for yourself and at least one dependent.
  • Provide verification of your CalWORKs/TANF (Cash Aid) status from the county.
  • Be enrolled in at least one class at Moorpark College.

Services We Provide

Our program offers a range of free support services to help you succeed in school and meet county requirements, including:

  •  Academic Counseling
  •  Priority Registration
  •  Welfare-to-Work (W2W) Advocacy & Liaison Services
  •  Professional Development Workshops
  •  Assistance with Educational Supplies
  •  On-Campus Work-Study Opportunities
  •  Coordination with County Social Services

How to Apply to the CalWORKs Program

Follow these steps to join the Moorpark College CalWORKs Program:

  1. Meet with your Employment Specialist if you live in Ventura County, or your GAIN Worker if you live in Los Angeles County.

  2. Obtain a referral or an approved Welfare-to-Work (W2W) plan.

  3. Apply to Moorpark College at moorparkcollege.edu.

  4. Complete the Moorpark College CalWORKs intake form.

  5. Call 805-553-4055 or email mccalworks@vcccd.edu to schedule your initial intake appointment with a CalWORKs staff member.

  6. After you register for classes, meet with a CalWORKs counselor to create your Individual Training Plan (ITP), request a book voucher form, and submit the required paperwork to your county worker.

📢 After completing your appointment, be sure to update your county worker with your registered class schedule.

County Human Services Contacts

Ventura County Human Services Agency
Phone: 805-955-2282
Website: https://venturacounty.gov/human-services-agency

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Phone: 866-613-3777
Website: dpss.lacounty.gov

We're here to support your success. Reach out with any questions!