The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program promotes students' success by offering specialized services to fulltime students who are single parents receiving public assistance (CalWORKs/TANF). As a supplemental component of EOPS, this state-funded program provides additional support for BC's single parent population who receive cash aid from CalWORKs. CARE provides educational support services for the academically underprepared. Financial assistance and childcare may also be awarded.
Check out the EOPS Page for further details on how we assist our students.
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it". ~ Michael Jordan ~
CARE Services Provided
We Provide out Students with the Following CARE Services:
- Priority registration: First to register before other students on campus
- Book Vouchers: As funding permits and when not granted through the county
- Bus Passes and/or Gas Card - must meet qualifications
- Child Care Grants: As funding permits, additional grant funding
- Tutoring: Obtain extra tutoring session per class, per week
- Comprehensive Student Educational Planning: Develop a student plan (CSEP) to succeed
- University Campus Visits: Attend university campus tours
- Caps & Gowns: FREE cap & gown for CARE graduates
CARE Eligibility & Application
CARE Eligibility Requirements and Application Process:
- Recipient of CalWORKs/TANF public assistance benefits
- Enrolled fulltime (12 units) at BC
- Must be a single parent and head of household
- Student must be at least 18 years of age and qualify for financial aid
- Have at least one child 14 years of age or younger
- Complete an EOP&S Application and mandatory EOP&S Orientation
- Attend a mandatory CARE Orientation
- Be a California Resident - AB 540/CA DREAMers are welcome to apply
To Apply for CARE:
- Submit an application to the EOP&S Program www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/student/eops or Download the EOP&S application
- Attend a mandatory CARE Orientation.
The EOP&S/CARE Program Office is located in the Student Services Building, 2nd Floor (next to Financial Aid)
(661) 395-4351
Resources
Bakersfield College Child Development Center
- The centers are licensed through the California Department of Social Services. All teachers are professionally trained in the field of early childhood education, and are certificated through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Placement in the program is made according to state priorities and date of application. Apply online now! The program is designed for income eligible families who are enrolled in BC courses leading to a specific career/professional goal.
Community Action Partnership of Kern
- Programs include Food Bank, Head Start, WIC and Friendship House. Check out all the CAPK Programs online at http://www.capk.org/
Kern County Department of Human Services/Food Stamp Program
- Students interested in applying for the Food Stamp program may call 661 631-6062 to request an application by mail. Upon completion of the application and receipt from the county, the applicant will receive an appointment date for a face-to-face interview. The process can take up to 45 days. However, emergency food stamps are available, but must be requested.
Kern County Help-Line: 661 336-5200, 1-800-273-2275 or 211
- Links those in need to services available in the community such as food, clothing and shelter. 211 can be dialed from ANY phone line at no charge.
Catholic Social Services
- Self-Referral Process: Catholic Social Services are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. The student must take an ID and Social Security card for every adult in the home requesting services and a Social Security card for every child. Walk-in service is available during the above listed times. Students can call or walk-in to request services.
Kern County Food Bank
- Referrals will be provided during schedule "Walk-In" times. Contact the EOP&S/CARE/CalWORKs Front Office for available "Walk-In" times, as they are subject to change. 661 395-4351
Golden Empire Cleaners
- A referral can be provided be contacting a School Counselor, Community Specialist or School Administrator where YOUR child attends school. The school representative will provide you with information on where to pick up your food and what you will need to take with you. A Gleaners Referral must be requested; otherwise, a Food Bank referral will be provided.
