What is CalWORKS?
The CalWORKs, or "California Work Opportunities & Responsibility to Kids", Program is a state-mandated program that provides educational and training assistance to student-parents who are receiving TANF Benefits. The Program aids students in achieving long-term success through the attainment of higher education, which, in turn, promotes self-sufficiency and personal growth.
Services
- Development of Individual Training Plan (ITP)
- Comprehensive Educational Plan
- Signature Authority for Ventura County HAS Monthly Activity Attendance Record
- Referrals to Other Student Services
- Liaison with Employment Specialists (ES) Worker to Assist the Students
Contact Information
Venus Tamayo, M.S.
Associate Director of EOP & Academic Advising
venus.tamayo@csuci.edu
805-437-3568
Raquel Rodriguez
EOP Counselor
raquel.rodriguez@csuci.edu
805-437-8511
*For appointment, please Log In to Dolphin Navigate to schedule an appointment. Please select "EOP" as the Care Unit and "CalWorks" as the service. For assistance, please contact raquel.rodriguez@csuci.edu.
Office Location: Student Success Center, Bell Tower 1530
Hours for Summer for July 5 - August 11
Monday - Thursday 10 am to 5pm
Friday, Student Success Center will be closed