Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (C.A.R.E.) Program is available to EOP&S students who are single parents receiving public assistance. C.A.R.E. offers additional support services so students can transition from welfare dependency. How?  By offering comprehensive academic and support counseling, financial aid, grants for books, tools, uniform, childcare, transportation, housing and grocery, priority registration and an array of other services aimed at helping students reach their education and career goals.

Who is C.A.R.E Program for?

1. Single student parent receiving public assistance

How to qualify for C.A.R.E Program?

1. You must be a California resident or eligible for California Dream Act/AB540
2. Must be an EOP&S participant
3. Single head of household (i.e., one parent assistance unit)
4. Parent or child must be current CalWORKs, Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) or Tribal TANF cash aid recipient
5. At least 18 years old
6. A.R.E. services are provided to students who no longer receive CalWORKs, TANF and Tribal TANF cash aid, but whose dependent children still do

How to apply and get information about the program?

Please visit us at the College of Alameda, Building A right next to the Welcome Center.  Also, you could contact our office at 510-748-2219 and/or apply directly online, Login to ConexED .