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  • Eureka Campus:        7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.    Eureka, CA 95501-9300    (707) 476-4581                   CalWORKs-Staff@redwoods.edu    

 

  • Del Norte Campus:
    883 W Washington Blvd.
    Crescent City, CA 95531
    (707) 476-4581                  CalWORKs-Staff@redwoods.edu

 

  • Klamath-Trinity Campus: 29 Orchard Street
    Hoopa, CA.  95546
    (707) 476-4581                 CalWORKs-Staff@redwoods.edu         
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What is the CalWORKs Program, at College of the Redwoods?

California Work Opportunity & Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a state-funded Welfare-to-Work program designed to assist parenting students, with children under the age of 18, who are receiving cash assistance (TANF), become self-sufficient. 

  • Students receive specialized academic advising/counseling, assistance with transportation, support with school supplies, and referrals to supportive services, all while attending college.
  • Some students may be eligible for the CalWORKs Work Study program. The CalWORKs Work Study program will provide paid on-the-job training opportunities for students that is geared to their vocational goal. The CalWORKs program is designed to prepare individuals for work in order to gain financial independence and self-sufficiency.
  • Laptop and calculator loans
  • Parenting students with a child/children under the age of 18, who currently receive cash assistance (TANF) through the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Pregnant students who are receiving TANF benefits..
  • Student parents who are Exempt CalWORKs students.
  • All student parents must be in good Standing with the county.

For information contact CalWORKs at: (707) 476-4581

CR CalWORKs can help students improve job skills in order to raise family income and support independence. CR provides individualized support services for CalWORKs students. These services include assistance with:

  • Assistance with minor school supplies.
  • Transportation assistance-gas cards.
  • Campus parking passes
  • Develop individual education plans.
  • FWS Job placement.
  • Referral to campus and community resources
CR CalWORKs can assist students with achieving a successful college experience. The CR CalWORKs team works with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) staff, to assist students with their individual education and employment plans.
  • Complete and submit a CR application.
  • Complete and submit financial aid, BOG fee waiver, and scholarship applications.
  • Make an appointment to meet with the CR CalWORKs Counselor or Advisor.

If you have any questions or want to make an appointment, please contact the CR CalWORKs department at 707-476-4581

CHECK OUT A LIST OF THE ADADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT WE OFFER:

https://redwoods.elumenapp.com/catalog/2021-2022/program2

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices. Read Full Policy Here

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