CalWORKs

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:

  1. You must be currently receiving county cash aid for yourself and your children.
  2. 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 @email


"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