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CalWORKs: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids 2018-19


Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.

CalWORKs funding is only for public school adult education programs and regional occupational centers and programs. It provides education and training to: (1) prepare CalWORKs eligible clients for entry level employment; (2) assist employed clients receiving subsidies or supportive services to advance toward higher employment and self-sufficiency; and (3) divert CalWORKs eligible clients into short-term education and training programs leading to employment. Note: CalWORKs monies are not part of the categorical flexibility spending.

Program Questions: Charlene Cowan, email: CCowan@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0388

Downloading Questions: Gary Page, CTE Leadership Support Office, email: gpage@cde.ca.gov, tel. 916-319-0499

Document Description
Cover Letter
2018–19 announcement of funding available for adult schools and regional occupational centers and programs serving CalWORKs clients.
Instructions Enclosure 1: Instructions for completing the 2018–19 CalWORKs County Joint Application for program funding.
Request for Application (PDF) Enclosure 2: Request for 2018–19 CalWORKs County Joint Application for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for Kids Program.
County Allocations (XLSX) Enclosure 3: Maximum 2018–19 CalWORKs allocation for each county.

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications
(Posted May-2018)

Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA).

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Last Reviewed: Monday, December 29, 2025
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