Through CARE, eligible students receive supplemental educational support services specifically designed to assist low-income single parents to succeed in college. In addition, grants and allowances for child care, transportation, textbooks and school supplies are awarded to enhance the retention, persistence, graduation and transfer rates of these highly motivated, but academically at-risk students in their chosen educational objectives, including vocational certificate or license, associate degree and transfer options. Nearly half of all CARE students seek to transfer to four-year institutions; almost 40 percent choose associate degree objectives; and one-tenth desire vocational certificates or licenses.
In addition to academic and personal counseling, supportive services provided to CARE students may include assistance with: child care expenses for in-class hours and study time; textbooks; school supplies; uniforms; transportation costs, including bus passes/tickets; campus parking permits; tutoring services; computer loan programs; computer lab assistance; on-campus meal vouchers; classes designed for low-income, single parents; personal development and skills training (including study skills, time management, self-esteem, parenting); group support and peer networking activities; help from peer advisors; tutoring services; and information and referrals to campus- and community-based services and public agencies.