•Step One

Referral Process and Meeting with a Counselor

• If you are referred by your DHS Employment Specialist to attend City College of San Francisco, contact the CalWORKs Office and schedule an appointment with Sandy Maafu at (415)550-4474. To meet with a CalWORKs Counselor, you will need to present:.
  • Verification of CalWORKs eligibility
  • Name and contact number of Employment Specialist at DHS
  • Referral from DHS if available

  The CalWORKs Counselor will:

  • Discuss your educational and employment goals
  • Propose a drafted plan
  • Provide necessary college admission forms for you to complete.
    
    
• If you are already enrolled as a City College student, then you are considered a SIP (Self-Initiated Program) Participant. When you meet with your DHS Employment Specialist, you can request approval of your current program of study at City College of San Francisco. Present the following information to your Employment Specialist:
  • Your current class schedule
  • A letter from CalWORKs/PAES Counselor verifying the following:
    • Full-time or part-time student status
    • Hours of attendance
    • Education Plan
    • Expected date of completion of program
    • Transcripts of grades or progress report