The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program promotes students' success by offering specialized services to Bakersfield College students who are single parents receiving public assistance (CalWORKs/TANF/Tribal TANF). As a supplemental component of EOP&S, this state-funded program provides educational and financial assistance.
Visit the EOP&S Program for further eligibility requirements and services.
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CARE Services Provided
- Priority registration: First to register before other students on campus
- Book Vouchers: As funding permits and when not granted through the county
- Bus Passes or Gas Card - As funding permits, must meet qualifications
- School Supplies: As funding permits
- Meal Vouchers: Must have financial need
- Child Care Grants: As funding permits, must be in good financial aid standing
- Tutoring: Obtain an extra tutoring session referral 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
Eligibility Requirements:
- Recipient of CalWORKs/TANF/ Tribal TANF public assistance benefits for themselves or dependent(s)
- Enrolled in a minimum of 9 units
- Be a single parent and head of household
- Student must be at least 18 years of age
- Qualify for financial aid
- Be a California Resident - AB 540/CA DREAMers are welcome to apply
- Complete an EOP&S Application and attend a mandatory Orientation
To Apply for CARE:
- Submit an application to the EOP&S Program
- Attend a mandatory CARE Orientation.
Current CARE Students
To be in good standing with CARE:
- Complete 3 EOP&S contacts and 2 CARE contacts during the semester
- Attend an EOP&S Mid-Meeting Orientation
- Follow requirements for EOP&S
- Submit Progress Reports by Deadline (request EOP&S counselor to waive if GPA is 3.0 and above)
To cancel appointment notify EOP&S office 4 hours in advance during regular business hours.
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/Cal Fresh Program
Students interested in applying for the CalFresh 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 by mail. An application is also available online.
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.
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.
Accessibility Center
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