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Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

The Cooperative AgenciesResources for Education CARE Program is geared for EOPS students who are single parents receiving CalWORKs/cash aid and have one or more children under the age of 14. The aim of CARE is to assist students to increase their educational skills, enhance their employability, become more confident and self-sufficient, and encourage success with the transition from cash aid to financial independence.

The CARE Program offers the following assistance:

• Child Care Assistance
• Textbook assistance
• Education Plan
• Priority Registration
• Academic Counseling
• Funding for graduation caps and gowns
• Fee waivers for university applications
• Transportation Assistance
• Meal Vouchers

To be eligible, students must be:

1. An eligible full-time EOPS student with 2.0 GPA (good standing);
2. A single parent/head of household;
3. 18 years of age or older;
4. A CalWORKs/cash aid recipient;
5. Parenting a one or more children under fourteen (14) years of age.

For more information, contact:

Christina Calderon
Special Programs Specialist
ccalderon@barstow.edu
(760) 241-2411 ext. 7230