CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) is a state funded program (cash aid) that provides support for low-income students with dependent children who are receiving county assistance. CalWORKs is lifting families out of poverty through education.
- If you are receiving public assistance and are enrolled (or are planning to enroll) at SJCC you may be eligible. SJCC does not determine your eligibility. Eligibility is handled by your Santa Clara County Social Services Agency caseworker, who will send a referral to our CalWORKs office.
- To see if you qualify for services, please visit the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency page to complete an application.
- Assistance completing college and FAFSA applications
- Academic & Career Counseling
- Priority Registration
- Transportation
- Textbook purchase (Book Vouchers)
- Supplies (uniforms, materials, etc.)
- Child Care
- CalWORKs Work-Study
- Referrals to Community Resources
- Mental Health Counseling
You are not alone. There are many resources available to you.
Please visit the links below for more information.
Community Resources
211 Santa Clara United Way
PGE Program
Domestic Violence
Next Door Solutions (NDS) to Domestic Violence
Food Clothing & Shelter
CalFresh
Second Harvest Food Bank
Sacred Heart
Salvation Army of Santa Clara
CalWORKs Housing & Homelessness Support Program
Childcare
Choices for Children
Parenting Support
Parents Helping Parents
Transportation
Outreach
College Resources
CARE Program
SJCC On-Campus Resources
SJCC Support Programs
