MCAH - Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health - Cal-Learn - Dept. of Public Health


	*Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health* Priscilla Webster, Director Cal-Learn Program Veronica Hilton, Director 4065 County Circle Dr., Room #211 • Riverside, Ca 92503 Phone: (951) 358-5192 • Fax: (951) 358-5386 • E-mail
	Creating happier, healthier mothers, fathers and babies in Riverside County.

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Cal-Learn

Cal-Learn is a mandatory program for Cal Works participants who receive cash assistance and are under 19 years of age, are pregnant or parenting, and have not complete their high school education. The program requires participants to enroll in educational programs necessary to earn a high school diploma or its equivalent. The focus of Cal-Learn is to provide teens with the support they need to complete their high school education. Case Mangers are sensitive to and aware of teen parent issues.

Services Provided:

Supportive, teen parent centered, culturally appropriate, goal oriented case management
On-going assessment of needs, referrals and linkage to community based health educational and social services.
Encouragement and Monitoring of schools performance and attendance
Administering incentives. Cal-Learn provides monetary incentives and disincentives.

Referrals/Enrollment:

The Cal-Learn program is a mandatory entitlement program for teens who receive cash aide. Referrals can only be made by the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). If you believe you qualify, please consult your Eligibility Technician.

We can help you to succeed.

Other links:

California State Cal-Learn website: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/PG84.htm

Riverside County DPSS website:
http://dpss.co.riverside.ca.us/dpss/

Our Mission

To improve the health status of all women, infants, children and adolescents, by assuring access to quality services, particularly those services that reduce the incidence of low birth weight and premature delivery, reduce maternal and infant mortality, and reduce the incidence of preventable diseases and disabling conditions among children.