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CARE
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education
Get extra support as a single parent on CalWORKs cash aid to help you succeed in college.
This program requires an application to participate and receive benefits.
Who do we help?
- •Single parents with at least one child under age 18
- •Currently receiving CalWORKs/TANF cash aid
- •Single parents needing extra support to finish school
View full eligibility info
Program Benefits
CARE provides helpful services for student success.
As a CARE student, you receive all the same benefits as EOPS plus many more! All of this helps you stay in school and balance family responsibilities while working toward your academic and career goals.
Get all these EOPS benefits…
Day 1 priority registration, assistance with textbooks and academic supplies, transportation assistance (contingent on funding), financial aid, counseling, tutoring, peer mentoring, workshops, and more!
Extra financial assistance
CARE provides additional grants, transportation assistance, food assistance, and classroom supplies to help reduce out-of-pocket costs beyond what EOPS already covers.
Childcare and extra resources
CARE connects you with additional assistance for childcare, transportation help, and community services to support your family while you pursue your education.
A community of parent support
You’ll find group support, specialized workshops, and peer connections designed for students balancing college and parenting responsibilities.
How to Apply
Apply to EOPS, CARE & NextUp
Now accepting applications!
- 1.Apply to WCC
You must be a current student and have already completed an application to Woodland Community College (on CCCApply)
- 2.Apply for FAFSA or CA Dream Act
Be sure you have already applied for financial aid for the current academic year (FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application)
- 3.Obtain a copy of your "Proof of Aid/Passport" for Services
Request a copy from your county caseworker or download and email a copy from your BenefitsCal account.
Please make sure that both your and your dependents (children) names are listed, age or date of birth, aid code, and be dated within the month of the semester beginning (i.e., Payment period: 08/2019 or 01/2020).
- 4.Complete your EOPS Application
Remember: Attach a copy of your Proof of Aid/Passport for Service with your EOPS Application upon submitting, or email a copy to our EOPS Staff, or drop it off at the Woodland or Lake County campus.
- 5.Check student email for application updates
EOPS Staff will review your application for eligibility. Please allow a minimum of 7-10 business days for your application to be reviewed. Check your student email for an email for all application updates. If approved, students must complete an orientation and paperwork before receiving program services.
Eligibility Details
Locations & Hours
Woodland Campus
EOPS Office
Visit us in Building 700, Room 735
WCCEOPS@goyccd.onmicrosoft.com
Phone, Virtual, and In-Person appointments are available. Call our WCC EOPS Office for availability. Current EOPS students can also contact us by sending a message through your Canvas Inbox.
Regular Hours
Mon
–Fri
8:00 am
–5:00 pm
Lake County Campus
LCC EOPS Office
Visit us in Building 100
Natasha Cornettncornett@yccd.edu
Phone, virtual, and in-person appointments are available. Call our LCC EOPS Office for availability. Current EOPS students can also contact us by sending a message through your Canvas Inbox.
Regular Hours
Mon
–Fri
8:00 am
–5:00 pm
Our Staff
Woodland Campus Counselors & Staff
Lake County Campus Counselors & Staff
Natasha Cornett
Natasha Cornett
Program Specialist, EOPS/CARE & NextUp Lake County Campus
Ashlee Proud-Moreno
Ashlee Proud-Moreno
Lake County Campus General Counselor, EOPS, CARE, NextUp & CalWORKs
Program Administration
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