CalWORKs

Overview

CalWORKs assists students receiving cash aide (TANF) with a variety of coordinated support services such as academic and personal counseling, work-study, priority registration, assistance purchasing required textbooks and supplies, assistance applying for financial aid and scholarships, help with child care costs, transportation assistance, enhanced job skills, workshops, trainings, and computer access as they pursue training to increase employment opportunities that lead to self-sufficiency.