How does CalWORKs contribute to the College, and it is taking college resources from other students?
CalWORKs Maintenance of Efforts Funds are distributed to all California Community Colleges in order to serve TANF recipients without causing a financial burden for the colleges. Therefore, CalWORKs contributes to the college by providing services needed, but are not generally offered by the college. For example, at LASC, CalWORKs sponsors a Career Services Center that includes Job Development and Job Placement Assistance. This service is open to all students, although special attention is given in placing TANF recipients in jobs and/or starting them on a career path.
