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CalWORKs: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids 2021-22


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 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 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: Alicia Aguirre, email: aaguirre@cde.ca.gov

Document Description
Cover Letter
2021–22 announcement of funding available to adult schools and regional occupational centers and programs serving CalWORKs clients
Instructions Enclosure 1: Instructions for completing the 2021–22 CalWORKs County Joint Application for program funding
County Joint Application (PDF) Enclosure 2: 2021–22 CalWORKs County Joint Application
County Allocations (XLSX) Enclosure 3: Maximum 2021–22 CalWORKs allocation for each county

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications

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: Tuesday, September 02, 2025
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