Who is eligible?

If you are currently enrolled at PCC or at the Community Education Center in college-credit or non-credit courses, you are eligible to participate. You must be a current recipient of AFDC/TANF, be named on the case, and be receiving the adult benefits. Students who are not named on the AFDC/TANF case or who become sanctioned by the L.A. County CalWORKs/GAIN Program are not eligible for services.

How to apply

Please call the PCC CalWORKs Program office at (626) 585-7060 for an appointment. You will be required to show verification of current AFDC/TANF benefits-for example, your most recent Notice of Action.

Services available through the PCC CalWORKs Partnership Program:

• Help selecting GAIN-approved education/ training program
• Child care funds Referrals to child care agencies
• Paid work/study jobs
• Job preparation workshops
• Job placement after vocational training
• Educational planning
• GAIN Program forms

Other services available at PCC:

• Federal and state grants - contact the Scholarships and Financial Aid office, Room L 114, (626) 585-7401
• EOP&S grants, priority registration - contact EOP&S/CARE, Room L 107, (626) 585-7439

The PCC CalWORKs Partnership Program is located in the U Building, Room 246, at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 91106-2003. Phone: (626) 585-7060.

For more information:

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services: Provides information on DPSS services, process, and provides access to DPSS local plans.

California Department of Social Services: State information on career preparation and job training services.