CARE Program
The CARE Program is an extension of EOPS for single parents/head of household receiving TANF/CalWORKs who are pursuing their educational goals. Students in CARE acquire the education, skills, and resources to enhance their self-efficacy and personal development.
Our CARE Services
- 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 and grocery cards as available
- Meal credit
- Book Express Service
- Laptop loan program (limited availability on first come, first served basis)
CARE Eligibility
To be eligible for the CARE Program, a student must:
- Be an eligible full-time EOPS student with a 2.0 GPA (good standing).
- Be a single parent/head of household.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be a CalWORKs/cash aid recipient, or have a child who is receiving cash aid.
- Have at least one child under eighteen (18) years of age.
CARE Counseling Appointments
To meet with a counselor, you have the following options:
- We are available in person at the Student Services Building 3rd floor
- We can also be reached online through our EOPS lobby. You must be logged into your Cranium Cafe. You can chat with us Monday-Friday by going on Cranium Café and a front desk worker will assist you.
- You can call our offices at 323-953-4000 ext. 2300.
CARE Fall 2025 Workshops (In Person)
Financial Wellness
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Place: SSB, 3rd Floor MPR
Understanding and Creating Emotional Support
Date: Friday, October 3
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Place: SSB, 3rd Floor MPR
Career Readiness
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Place: SSB, 3rd Floor MPR
Creating a Sense of Safety for You and Your Family
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Place: SSB, 3rd Floor MPR
Expressing Gratitude
Date: Friday, November 21
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Place: SSB, 3rd Floor MPR
Preparing for the Holidays
Date: Friday, December 5
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Place: SSB, 3rd Floor MPR
Meet the CARE Team
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Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2336
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2261
Email: @email
Email: @email