CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) Program Information
The mission of CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) is to support the unique needs of EOPS students who are single parents by promoting self-sufficiency and academic success through tailored workshops, additional counseling, educational materials and financial assistance for child care related expenses.
To be eligible for CARE a student must be:
- Eligible for EOPS
- A single head of household
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- You and/or your dependent child(ren) currently receive cash aid through CalWORKS or TANF
Students interested in CARE should complete a CARE Interest Card in the EOPS/CARE Office.
Being a single mother and first-generation student in college I felt very overwhelmed. Once I was in the EOPS/CARE program I did not take for granted all the perks they offered. I used the computer lab many times, I got help from the tutors, and with the help and guidance of my EOPS/CARE counselor, I finished my AA in Spanish in no time."
Grisel Manzano earned an ADT in Spanish and transferred to California.
She says: “For me, going to school was never just about money. Sure I strive to have a career one day that will help me support my family, but I also enjoy learning and discovering new ways of improving myself as a human being. I had such a great experience with my professors and fellow students during my time at Valley College that it helped me to realize I want to continue with my education.”
Anahit is proud to have completed her Associates Degree in Natural Science at the end of the Spring 2012 semester! But she’s not stopping there. She will transfer to California State University, Los Angeles as a Biology major in the Fall 2012. Her ultimate goal is to become a registered nurse.
Related Links & Resources
Student Services Division Homepage
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lavcfamilyresourcecenter.org