CalWORKs at Foothill College

Are You a Parent with Limited Income?

CalWORKs works to build strong families by helping parents reach their career potential. If you are a student parent with limited income, we’re here to support you as you pursue your education and career goals at Foothill College.

You are eligible to receive CalWORKs services if you currently receive TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and plan to attend or already attend Foothill.

If you do not currently receive TANF but think you may qualify, visit mybenefitscalwin.org to learn more and apply.

For nutrition assistance, visit GetCalFresh at students.getcalfresh.org.

What You can Achieve Through CalWORKs

Through our program, students may:

  • Earn a college certificate.

  • Pursue a new career.

  • Gain valuable job skills.

  • Find meaningful work.

Services Provided

CalWORKs offers a range of services to help you stay on track and succeed:

  • Academic, career and personal counseling.

  • Case management and tracking of student progress.

  • Book vouchers, transportation assistance, and educational supplies.

  • Work-study opportunities.

  • Counselors and staff familiar with WTW (Welfare-to-Work) requirements and regulations.

  • Job development and placement support.


CalWORKs and the Occupational Training Institute (OTI)

CalWORKs at Foothill College is part of the Foothill-De Anza Occupational Training Institute (OTI), located at De Anza College.

OTI supports CalWORKs and WIOA-eligible students enrolled in Career Technical Education programs at both Foothill and De Anza Colleges. We also partner with select employers to provide interns and connect them with qualified employees.

The Workforce Training Program provides support if you’ve been laid off and are economically disadvantaged. Referrals from local Workforce Boards (WIOA), including NOVA and Work2Future, are welcome.

CompTechS offers hands-on IT internships for students seeking careers in Information Technology. In turn, the program provides free computers for both Foothill and De Anza College students.

Internships are available through both CalWORKs Work-Study and CompTechS.

Contact Sabrina Stewart, OTI program supervisor, at stewartsabrina@fhda.edu or (408) 864-8360.
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Contact Us

CalWORKs & EOPS

Bldg 8200, Office 8208
luulily@fhda.edu


Lily Luu, EOPS Sr. Admin Assistant
(650) 949-7050

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