CalWORKs
What is CalWORKs?
The CalWORKs Program stands for "California Work Opportunities & Responsibility to Kids". Although the federal view of welfare reform has been one of 'work first', the state of California recognized that many cash aid recipients would benefit by continuing with their self-initiated education programs. Therefore, during the 48-month (four year) federal time limit, a qualified student-parent may have the opportunity to proceed with education; increase skills and talents; and/or earn a certificate, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, which will ensure the future of self-sufficiency of their family.
The CalWORKs program provides the following services:
- Case management
- Intake counseling - Schedule a CalWORKs Counseling Appointment Online
- Individualized academic, vocational, career and personal counseling with a CalWORKs program counselor to develop a long range student educational plan that is personalized for you educational/career goal
- Advocacy on your behalf with your county case workers
- Completion and processing of mandatory county paperwork on a monthly basis for participants to sustain supportive services through the county
- Ancillary support services for assistance with the cost of textbooks
- Assistance in resume preparation and job interviewing skills
- Transportation - gas vouchers or bus passes
- School supplies
- Referrals to outside agencies
- Information about special programs
Schedule a CalWORKs Counseling Appt
Booking an appointment with a CalWORKs counselor is now easier than ever! Use this online booking system to schedule an online or phone appointment with a counselor to answer your questions and support your academic, professional and personal success at Coastline.
Do I qualify?
You are receiving cash aid assistance, Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), for yourself and at least one dependent child.
You must have approval from your Welfare-to-Work Case Worker and have a signed Welfare-to-Work Plan.
How do I apply?
- Apply to Coastline Community College
- Submit transcripts and/or placement tests from previous college/universities attended, if applicable, to the Admission Office.
- Take the English and math placement tests. Please visit our Assessment Center web page for more information and to schedule appointments.
- View the online orientation accessible in MyCCC.
- Provide welfare/cash aid verification to the Coastline CalWORKs Office to confirm your active cash aid status.
- Complete the CalWORKs orientation (Microsoft PowerPoint).
Drop In Wednesdays 5-6 PM
EOPS & CalWORKS Counseling & Support
We invite you to join for virtual student hours hosted every Wednesday 5-6pm via Zoom. Drop in and ask questions or just say hello to familiar faces! We'd love to see you.
Spring 2022 After Hours
- February: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23
- March: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
- April: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27
- May: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25
Forms/Documents
Notice of Action (NOA) to verify your cash aid status
Educational Plan (if you already have one)
Resources/Links
Social Services Agencies/CalWORKs
Coastline College Resources
Transfer Center: The Transfer Center has flexible appointment times available in-person, email, and by telephone. The office is located on the 3rd Floor - Room 306 at the Fountain Valley Student Services Center. Contact us!
- Phone: 714-241-6171
- Email: transfercenter@coastline.edu
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE): The EOPS/CARE Office is located on the 4th floor of the Fountain Valley Student Services Center.
- Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-noon.
- Phone: (714) 241-6237
Financial Aid Office: The Financial Aid Office is located on the 4th floor of the Fountain Valley Student Services Center.
- Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-12pm
- Phone: (714) 241-6239
- Fax: (714) 241-6312
- Email: financialaid@coastline.edu
- FAFSA School Code: 013536
Career Services Center: Coastline Community College’s Career Services Center assists students in making informed and educated decisions regarding their career goals, as well as with job search and acquisition. Students can obtain labor market information such as current employment statistics, labor force, wages, and outlook.
The Career Services Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Fountain Valley Student Services Center.
- Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8am–5pm
- Phone: 714-241-6311
- Email: careercenter@coastline.edu
Basic Needs Resources
Basic Needs at Coastline College includes food access, housing assistance, mental health services, hygiene products, student success supplies/equipment, transportation, and emergency funding. Basic needs services & resources are coordinated to serve and support students to be successful in your educational journey.
Contact Us
- Phone
- 714-546-7600 ext. 16587
- acarlock@coastline.edu
- Address
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Coastline College - CalWORKs Program 11460 Warner Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708