About

History

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 & Goals

The mission of Fullerton College CalWORKs program is to support our students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

  • 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.

Contact

Interim Director

Dr. Deniz Fierro

Dr. Deniz Fierro

Interim Director, EOPS/CARE, FYSI/NextUp, CalWORKs & Rising Scholars

714.992.7097

Office Coordinator

Amy Moreno

Amy Moreno

CalWORKs Program Office Coordinator

amoreno@fullcoll.edu
(714) 732-5536

Full-Time Counselor

Yolanda Aguirre

Yolanda Aguirre

CalWORKS Counselor

714.992.7101
yaguirre@fullcoll.edu

Student Services Technician

Beatriz "Betty" Resendiz

Beatriz "Betty" Resendiz

Student Services Technician

bresendiz@fullcoll.edu
(714) 732-5540

Adjunct Counselor

Mayra Novasky

Mayra Novasky

CalWORKS Counselor

714.992.7101
mnovasky@fullcoll.edu

Front Desk Support Staff

Imelda Diaz

Imelda Diaz

CalWORKs Hourly

(714) 992-7101

Selina Kerr

Selina Kerr

CalWORKs Hourly

(714) 992-7101