The CalWORKs team is committed to providing you with quality services. The Assistant Director, four dedicated counselors, and CalWORKs Staff are available to assist you with counseling and case management requests. The LBCC CalWORKs counselors will periodically be checking in with you to provide academic counseling assistance, advice, or referrals you may need.

Priority Registration

Dedicated Academic, Career and Personal Counseling  

Books and Material Request for Reimbursement as Approved by Your GAIN Worker 

School Supplies 

Child Care

CalWORKs can pay for your childcare and you select your own provider! 

To qualify you MUST: 

1. Be enrolled at Long Beach City College for the current semester 
2. Have a Verification of Benefits on file for the current semester 
3. Be a CalWORKs Participant (You and your child(ren) must be receiving cash aid 
4. Have above a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) 
5. Complete the Child Care Application Form and return to May Lam via email, Mlam@lbcc.edu or in office at the Pacific Coast Campus – GG217 

Work-Study 

Our CalWORKs Work-Study Program provides CalWORKs students with work opportunities on and off campus. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while attending Long Beach City College. 

BENEFITS

• Work-study earnings are exempt from CalWORKs income calculations!
• Flexible work schedule and can work up to 20 hour per week
• Gain valuable work experience

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a current recipient of CalWORKs cash aid
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 units
• Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA)

If interested, please email your resume to Briceyda Maldonado, bmaldonado@lbcc.eduor call 562-938-5470.

Referrals to On and Off-campus Resources 

Student Advocacy 

Student Workshops and Seminars