CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids)

(661) 763-7723

California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids

The California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) mission is to serve students and their families challenged with social and economic barriers to achieve self‐sufficiency through higher education and training; offering career opportunities through collaboration and advocacy with our college and community partners; as well as encouraging the enrollment, retention, and transfer of our students to expand their human potential and enrich the quality of their lives. 

The CalWORKs program provides education, employment training, support services and work study opportunities to increase wage earning power that leads to self-sufficiency. Taft College CalWORKs supports the student in meeting their Welfare to Work (WTW) plan activity requirements. Services provided include: academic, career, and personal counseling, work-study/job placement, and educational supplies.

A student is eligible if he/she is currently a CalWORKs/TANF recipient who is in good standing and has or is developing a Welfare to Work (WTW) plan with his/her local Department of Human Services. Additional requirements may apply to remain eligible at Taft College.

For further information, contact the CalWORKs Office at 661-763-7723.