… be 18 years old or older, and enrolled in 12 units each semester. Do Food Stamps count as Cash Assistance? No, you must be receiving money from CalWork/sTANF. Will being part of C.A.R.E. affect my cash aid? No, the money and services that you receive from C.A.R.E. will not count against your cash aid. Does C.A.R.E. provide childcare? No, unfortunately, the … if I don’t have 12 units? If you are part of the Diversabilities Support Program & Services and they verify in writing that they recommend less than 12 units, then you do not have to be a full time students. How can I get more information or …