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Student Services

CARE PROGRAM Because requirements differ for each program, major, and
(Cooperative Agency Resources for Education) college or university, and because these requirements are
The CARE Program was established by the State of subject to change, students are encouraged to consult with
California to help welfare recipients become convinced that a counselor throughout their time at SCC. New students
they and their children are important, that they are capable, should plan to meet with a counselor well before the start
and that with proper support they can break the welfare of their term.
dependency cycle through education and job training.
Counseling services are available in person at the main
CARE is a supplemental component of EOPS that campus and College centers. Online Express counseling is
specifically assists EOPS students who are single heads available at:
of welfare households with young children, by offering www.solano.edu/counseling/ecounseling.php.
supportive services so they are able to acquire the
education, training and marketable skills needed to How to make a counseling appointment
transition from welfare-dependency to employment and
eventual self-sufficiency for their families. Every CARE 1. In person in Building 400 at the main campus
student is an EOPS student who must meet the eligibility 2. Online at http://www.solano.edu/counseling_locations.
criteria for both programs. php.
3. By phone:
Eligibility requirements for the CARE Program include: Main Campus (707) 864-7101
Vallejo Center (707) 642-8188
• An EOPS student currently receiving the Pell Grant. Vacaville Center (707) 863-7836
• Enrolled full-time at Solano Community College. Travis Air Force Base (707) 424-2431
• A current recipient of Tribal TANF/TANF/CalWORKS
cash aid, or at least one dependent child currently ENGLISH LABS
receiving cash aid. DROP-IN WRITING LAB
• At least 18 years of age. The English department offers a drop-in writing lab on
• Single parent head-of-household. the Fairfield Campus at the ASTC in Room 137. The lab is
• The parent of at least one child under 14. available to help students work on essays for any course
at SCC, not just English courses. Students can drop in
CARE provides support services and CARE Grant for immediate writing assistance if space is available.
reimbursement for child care expenses, textbooks and However, if the lab is busy, students have the option
supplies, transportation costs, meal tickets, academic of signing up for drop-in sessions up to two weeks in
counseling, and personal development activities and advance. The lab is a place to help students develop the
workshops. skills needed to improve their abilities in reading and
writing. This means they will be introduced to strategies
For more information, contact the EOPS Office in room 426, associated with active reading, brainstorming, organizing,
or call (707) 864-7000 ext. 4444, or online at revising and proofreading.
www.solano.edu.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
COUNSELING (ESL) LAB
The Counseling Department provides career and academic The English as a Second Language Department operates
counseling services. The counselors work with students an ESL Lab in building 100 (Library) to provide listening
to help them understand their interests, abilities, and comprehension, pronunciation, and note-taking practice
achievements. Counselors assist students in determining for second language learners. Students may also work on
goals and planning programs to attain their goals. grammar and elementary word processing while carrying
Careful course selection is the key to a successful college .5 unit per semester of lab hours.
experience.

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