The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education program, or known as the C.A.R.E Program, provides resources and support necessary for disadvantaged, single, head of household, CalWORKs/TANF recipients to improve their educational opportunities and seek to enhance their employability, minimize their welfare dependency, and establish self-sufficiency through enrollment and completion of a degree or job training program.
http://cms.cerritos.edu/eops/care.htm
1. Must be a CURRENT recipient of Cash Aid (CalWORKs) for yourself and/or child,
2. Be at least 18 years old,
3. Have at least one child
4. Meet the criteria for EOPS
Services
Child Care - Preschool is available for children of enrolled students, ages 2-5. http://cms.cerritos.edu/child-development-center/how-to-enroll-your-child.htm
A safe and private room for nursing mothers - located in the Learning Resource Center. To register, contact Donna Sheibe (Administrative Assistant to Human Resources). (562) 860-2451 ext. 2280 or email at http://dsheibe@cerritos.edu
Pregnant Scholars Expecting Academic Success
Providing 1-on-1 student consultations and training on:
-Pregnancy Rights
-Academic Rights
-Student Resources
-Lactation Rights
-Extended Leave Policy
-Lactation Education
-Pre/Postnatal Accommodations
-And more
Contact Amber Dofner at
adofner@cerritos.edu or (562)860-2451 Ext. 2473