CARE

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program was established to help EOPS students who are single parents, receiving cash-aid from CalWORKs or Tribal TANF.

CARE Services

EOPS students who are eligible for the CARE program have access to all EOPS services plus the following:

• Child Care Financial Assistance
• Additional Student Grants (based on available funds) 
• CARE specific workshops and events

Qualifying for CARE

To qualify for the CARE program at Columbia College, students must meet the following:

• Current EOPS student who is 18 years of age or older
• Enrolled in 12 units or more as a new CARE student (Exceptions may apply)
• A single parent or head of household
• A CalWORKs participant and/or receiving county cash aid (TANF) for self and/or children

Applying for CARE

The EOPS application is used to screen for possible CARE students. Upon becoming eligible for EOPS, potential CARE students are referred to the CARE Program Specialist to determine CARE eligibility.

 

For additional information about CARE, please call 209.588.5130.