Cal-Learn

Eligibility & How to Apply

You are required to participate in Cal-Learn if you are pregnant or a parenting teen receiving CalWORKs and meet all of the criteria below:

• You are under the age of 19.
• You live in the same household as your child(ren),
• You have not graduated high school or its equivalent,
• You are not in foster care.

To apply for CalWORKs, click here.

If you are already receiving CalWORKs and would like to enroll in Cal-Learn, talk to your Employment Counselor (EC). If you do not know who your EC is, you can call one of the following numbers:

• North Oakland Self-Sufficiency Center (510) 891-0700
• Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center (510) 577-7067
• South County (includes Eden Area Multi-Service Center, Fremont Office, Livermore Self Sufficiency Center) (510) 670-6225
• Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center (510) 639-1090

If you do not have an assigned EC, you can talk to an eligibility worker to see if you are eligible for Cal-Learn. You may call to speak to an eligibility worker at  (510) 263-2420 or 1-888-999-4772 or visit an Alameda County Social Services Agency office.

Services Offered

Cal-Learn offers the following coordinated case management and supportive services as well as financial incentives to help you graduate from high school or obtain the equivalent degree and work towards achieving economic independence:

• Intensive case managements to support your education, health and social services.
• Supportive services, such as child care, transportation, educational expenses, to help you attend school.
• Financial bonuses and sanctions to encourage school attendance and good grades.