Accomplishments

• Provide high quality services enabling CalWORKs students to move from welfare dependency to economic self-sufficiency.
• Aid the state in meeting both its TANF Maintenance of Effort funding and the Department of Health and Human Services Work Participation Requirements.
• Provide exceptional employment and work study services to assist students in meeting county requirements for participation in the CalWORKs program.
• Produce the CalWORKs Association Portraits of Success used to highlight student achievement.
• Conduct workshops, training, and annual statewide conferences.
• Establish strategic partnerships with organizations advocating for education and social services.
• Maintain CalWORKs program integrity and Budget Act mandates and compliance.
• Advocate for the protection of categorical funding and programs serving at-risk students.
• 10+ years of educational excellence for CalWORKs families, breaking the cycle of poverty.