California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)
As a result of the 1997 federal welfare reform, the CalWORKs Program was established across all California community college campuses in 1998. This new welfare-to-work program is designed to promote self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. Under this program, community colleges statewide were allocated funds in order to expand existing services and provide the needed educational opportunities for CalWORKs Students.
MISSION
The CalWORKs program at Fullerton College aims to support our students in achieving your academic and personal goals through the following:
- Stimulate and support student interests in their intellectual, educational and vocational achievement
- Recruit and retain CalWORKs students
- Provide personal and accessible services
- Facilitate the transfer and career placement of students
- Supplement the traditional education and student support programs of the college
- Positively affect student self-concept and self-esteem
SERVICES
- Academic, career and personal counseling
- Priority registration
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Childcare funding provided for both on / off campus childcare
- Liaison with the department of social services, ensuring students meet welfare-to-works requirements
- Provide guidance and assistance regarding federal, state and county policies/legislation pertaining to CalWORKs students
- Gas and meal cards
- Thrift store referrals
- CalWORKs Work-Study Program
- Backpack and school supplies
- Workshops and events
JOIN THE CALWORKS FAMILY
Please contact our office to set up your initial appointment at 714-992-7101.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Parents and children must receive county cash aid (i.e., parents who are no longer receiving cash aid and are only receiving cash aid for their children are not eligible)
- Must provide proof of program eligibility via county documentation in order to receive CalWORKs program services
- Enrolled or plan to enroll at Fullerton College and/or NOCE
- No unit minimum required
CONTACT
Phone: 714-992-7101
Fax: 714-992-9949
LOCATION
Building 2000, Room 2020
OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on weekends and campus holidays.