CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education)
What is CARE?
The CARE program provides assistance for single parents pursuing their educational goals under the TANF/CalWORKs program.
What services does CARE provide?
- CARE Counselor/Coordinator and support staff
- Academic, personal, and retention counseling
- Priority appointment with CARE counselor
- Mini counseling sessions
- Educational workshops
- University and Cultural field trips
- School supply kit
- Student parking permit (with proper verification)
- ASG Benefits (students with CARE issued parking permit only)
- Auto gas cards (at the start of the semester and during workshops)
- Meal credit
- Book Express Service
- Laptop loan program (limited availability on first come, first served basis)
How do I qualify?
To be eligible for CARE a student must:
1. Be an eligible full-time EOPS student with a 2.0 GPA (good standing);
2. Be a single parent/head of household;
3. Be 18 years of age or older;
4. Be a CalWORKs/cash aid recipient;
5. Have at least one child under fourteen (14) years of age
For a Better Future Join CARE!
For further questions please contact:
Ariela Nissim
CARE Counselor/Coordinator
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2300/2301/2302
arevalj@lacitycollege.edu
Annet Estrella
CARE Coordinator Assistant
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2313
estrelab@lacitycollege.edu
You may also visit us at EOPS/CARE office in the Student Service Building, 3rd Floor.
View the CARE flyer!
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