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Q: What does CalWORKs stand for? A: California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids Program Q: Who is eligible for CalWORKs? A: To be eligible for CalWORKs you must be receiving TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) Q: Can I get welfare and still go to college or vocational training? A: Yes, CalWORKs allows you to get an education that will help you get and keep a job. There are certain time limits and other rules, but you can keep going to school. Q: What is a Self-Initiated Program? A: If you are already in school or other job training before you start a CalWORKs welfare-to-work program, you are in a Self-Initiated Program (SIP). If you are in a SIP you have a right to continue going to school. If your SIP is approved, it will help you meet your welfare-to-work requirements for CalWORKs. Q: Can I get training or education if I am not already a SIP? A: Yes, During your assessment, you can ask to be assigned to a community college or other training course as part of your "welfare to work plan."
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