Welcome to the CalWORKs Program!
Our program serves all CalWORKs students attending ELAC. We offer a variety of services designed to support your educational, career and personal goals, including:
- Priority registration
- Orientation
- Case management and coordination with GAIN services
- Assistance obtaining GAIN-paid books and supplies, tools, uniforms, and fees
- Academic counseling
- Work-study opportunities
- Activities to help meet the GAIN weekly participation requirement
- Referrals to community agencies for legal, personal counseling, domestic violence and social services
- Advocacy for County, child care, and college-related concerns
- Document processing including monthly attendance, progress reports and GNs
To become a ELAC CalWORKs student:
- You must be currently receiving county cash aid for yourself and your children.
- Be currently enrolled in classes at ELAC.
For more detailed information on the services offered, please contact the CalWORKs Program online through ConexED Cranium Cafe or elac-calworks@laccd.edu
"Our Study Time Policy: One (1) Hour of Class Time Equals Three (3) Hour of Study Time."
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids), previously GAIN, is a program offering training and support services to students receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), previously AFDC.
These services include:
- Information
- Vocational Training
- Liaison with DPSS (Department of Public Social Services) regarding training programs and contracts
- Child Care Assistance and Referrals
- Work Study Assignments, on/off campus
- Job development: Employment Skills, Resumes, Interview Skills, Job Opportunities
- Learning Assistance and Tutorial coursework
* Students: Please note that the CalWORKs Program can assist you in meeting the new 20/30/35 hour work participation requirement, which can include the hours you are attending classes.
The CalWORKs Program has relocated to the A5 bungalow (adjacent to the North-West parking lot). See the Campus Map for the exact location.
For more detailed information on the services offered, please contact the CalWORKs Program at (323) 265-8998.
Contact Information
Office Hours and Location
Monterey Park Campus:
elac-calworks@laccd.edu
Available:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact
Phone: (323) 265-8998