CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) provides temporary financial assistance and employment-focused services to families with minor children who have income and assets below state limits for their family size.

The CalWORKs program at the community college is intended to help students meet their Welfare-To-Work requirements and prepare for permanent jobs in their chosen profession. We provide a variety of support services to help students successfully complete a certificate, AA or AS while also meeting their county CalWORKs requirements.

Eligibility

Chabot student must:

• Be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in classes at Chabot College
• Be a CalWORKs participant with their local County Welfare Department
• Have completed or be in the process of completing a Welfare-to-Work Referral for Educational Training

Services Provided

• Academic & Personal Counseling
• Submit county documents at Chabot CalWORKs Office
• Computer & calculator loan program
• Workshops
• County provides childcare, transportation, books & supplies

How to Apply

Complete these steps in the exact order:

• Schedule an appointment with Counselor Assistant, Emily Chan, to complete an Intake forms and to complete your student education plan (SEP).

IMPORTANT: County Employment Counselors will not approve your child care, transportation, books & supplies money until these intake appointment is complete.