CARE is an additional support program for EOPS students who are single parents with a child/children under 18 years old and currently receiving CalWORKs (cash aid)/TANF.
Eligibility
To qualify for CARE, students must:
- Be a CalWORKs or TANF participant
- Have at least one child under 18 years old
- Be a single-parent head of household
- Be eligible for the EOPS program
Services
In addition to all of the EOPS services, CARE students also receive:
- Textbooks and school supplies
- Parking permits
- Transportation grants
- Lunch vouchers
- Gas cards
- Priority registration
- Customized workshops
- Academic, career, and personal counseling
- Scholarships
How to Apply to CARE
To apply for CARE, let the EOPS staff know you are a single parent with a child under 18 and that you or your child are currently receiving cash aid.
“EOPS didn’t just support me academically. They supported me as a mother, as a student, and as a woman trying to rebuild her life. They were there for me and my children during some of the hardest seasons I’ve faced. Their encouragement, consistency, and belief in my potential changed my trajectory. EOPS helped me see that I was capable of more. I currently work at the College of Marin as a Police Service Assistant. I am proud to now stand in a position where I can give back.”
— Carolina Zaragoza, EOPS Alumna 2022, AA in Administration of Justice, BA Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology Sonoma State University
