Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

To be eligible for CARE, you must be:

• Accepted to the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program
• A single head of household receiving CalWORKs/TANF/AFDC
• A parent of at least one child age 18 years or under (at the time of acceptance into the CARE program)
• A California resident or eligible for AB 540
• At least 18 years of age
• Registered for a minimum of 12 units (unless stated by DSPS) with a vocational or academic objective

You are not eligible if:

• You are married
• You only receive CalFresh or medical benefits

Benefits include:

• Grocery Program
• Gas Assistance
• Grant
• Gift Card
• Off-Campus Activities

1. Apply to the EOPS program during the open application cycle
2. Be accepted into the EOPS program
3. Submit a CalWORKs Aid Verification Form directly to the CARE program
4. Attend a New EOPS Student Orientation
5. Attend a New CARE Student Orientation