SMC Resources
CARE Program (Cooperative Agencies & Resources for Education)
CARE Services
- Academic/Personal Counseling
- Educational Planning
- Vocational Assessment
- Tutoring
- Workshops
- Book and Supply Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Food Assistance: Bodega access, grocery cards
- Grants (Money to assist with childcare expenses and other school-related costs is awarded after disbursement of financial aid funds – awarded fall and spring if eligible.)
Contact: Call 310-434-4268 or email EOPSinfo@smc.edu
CalWORKs Program (The California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids Program)
In collaboration with DPSS
Program services include:
- Individual academic and career counseling
- Coordination and advocacy with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
- Priority Enrollment
- Work-study opportunities
- Workshops
- Referrals to campus and community resources
Contact: Call 310-434-4082 or email calworks@smc.edu
Mirza is a free, mobile-friendly platform that helps student parents find and apply for childcare subsidies — including CalWORKs childcare, state subsidy programs, Head Start, and local resources — all through one streamlined application.
Accessing Mirza
- Any device. Works on any smartphone, tablet, or computer. No app download required.
- Multilingual. Available in English, Spanish, and ten other languages.
- Confidential. Student information is never shared with the college, an employer, or any third party without explicit permission.
- Free. No fees, no subscriptions, no cost to apply.