WELCOME TO THE FALL SEMESTER 2009!

We hope that you have a wonderful and successful semester!

Fall 2009 Announcements:

• Please submit your Verification of Benefits form as soon as possible to the CalWORKs office. Failure to submit this form will delay completion of childcare services paperwork, work study assignments, and the completion of GAIN paperwork such as progress reports and monthly attendance reports. If you do not have a Verification of Benefit form completed and on file with the CalWORKs office for the Fall, please stop by the CalWORKs office to pick one up. You may also download this form from our website (just click on "Documents").
• Please note our new Fall hours. We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We are closed on Friday.

What is CalWORKs?

The California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids Program (CalWORKs) at Santa Monica College works in colloboration with the Department of Social Services (DPSS) and the Greater Avenues to Independence Program (GAIN) to assist students who receive Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) as a means of public assistance.

CalWORKs benefits include:

• Individual academic counseling
• Employment assistance- including work-study assignments, resume writing, job search skills, and interview preparation
• Assistance with child care
• Coordination with the Department of Social Services (DPSS)- including completing SIP/Referral forms, progress reports, educational plans, training verifications, and book and supply requests
• Book account for non-GAIN participants (limited)
• CalWORKs Book Loan Library
• Mutual Support Group

To be eligible for CalWORKs:

• Students must receive or qualify to receive cash aid
• Make an appointment to meet with a CalWORKs counselor
• Bring proof of cash aid benefits to their appointment with the CalWORKs counselor
• Submit a Verification of Benefits form each semester (form may be obtained from the SMC CalWORKs office or via our website and must be completed each semester by each student's eligibility worker)

For more information or to make an appointment, please click here. Mail this page