CARE

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program

MISSION STATEMENT...CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for E ducation) is a program for EOPS qualified students that provides additional support to single parents receiving cash aid to help them overcome obstacles and expand their educational opportunities.

EOPS/CARE is currently CLOSED to new applicants due to funding limitations for the 2007/2008 school year.  Any application received will be reviewed after February 15, 2008 and entrance into the program will be permitted only if there is space available.  Applications for Summer and/or Fall will be available in May.  If you wish to have a current application reactivated, you must contact the EOPS office.  Applications are valid for one year.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for E ducation at College of The Desert welcomes you to an environment of growth and empowerment.

CARE began as a special project in 1980 within the EOPS Program. The objective is to assist single parents receiving cash aid to go to college and obtain the skills necessary to gain meaningful employment. To be eligible, participants must be single parents with a least one child under 14 years of age and be receiving TANF/CalWORKS benefits for themselves and their children.  Note: Not all services are available every semester as they are contingent upon state funding and are subject to change with or without notice.
ACADEMIC SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Academic, career, personal and transfer counseling

  • Cal State and UC Application Waivers

  • Monthly CARE Workshops (Mandatory)

  • Educational planning

  • Laptop computers on-loan

  • Long term educational planning

  • Priority 1 Registration

  • Specialized tutoring

  • Book Service Each Semester

  • Student ID Card Each Semester

  • Monthly CARE Meal Plan (COD Cafe')

  • Book Bags and School Supplies

  • Assistance With Nursing Uniforms

  • Child Care Grants to cover out of pocket child care costs

  • Gas Cards

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College of the Desert CARE Program
Call (760)773-2539 for an application, come to the Administration Building to pick one up, or sign up online.
Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.