{"id":22900,"date":"2021-08-05T18:26:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T01:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pre-production.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/?page_id=22900"},"modified":"2023-08-20T20:45:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T03:45:57","slug":"basic-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/basic-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cougar Support Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-23118\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023-1536x1117.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023-700x509.jpg 700w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023-1100x800.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/CSC-Informational-flyer2023.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>\u201cYour ONE-STOP-SHOP for support\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0 \u00a0Click<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"> <a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdBJZ23nfudaaJCGOyg-ecrYZeN4-CsgTIkAqFJE_8VI2L1_Q\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">HERE<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>to access the online food\/clothing\/hygiene request form.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>UPDATED PANTRY LIST coming soon<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #333333\"><strong>Gas Cards and Grocery Cards will be available beginning September 1st.\u00a0 Beginning August 1st, use the CSC Request Form button below to request a gas card\/grocery card\/or meal voucher.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfcmp6aV_L5DmH06jW7M_4UEywWCzlTZZtnDlahhLG75gbNIg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23137\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/07\/CSC-Request-BUTTON.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/07\/CSC-Request-BUTTON.jpg 750w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/07\/CSC-Request-BUTTON-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/07\/CSC-Request-BUTTON-700x560.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The Cougar Support Center is here to support students in need of additional assistance as they venture through their educational path at Taft College. The mission of the CSC is to collaborate with on-campus programs and community resources to create a student-centered ecosystem that cultivates a sense of justice and belonging for all, creates an equitable environment, and closes the gap amongst a diverse population. The Cougar Support Center team is committed to offering a holistic environment within a one-stop shop to serve the students\u2019 basic needs which includes but are not limited to the following:\u00a0 financial assistance, a nutritious and sufficient food pantry, clothing pantry, housing assistance\/support, technology, and transportation.\u00a0 The Cougar Support Center team is here to provide information and resources to combat the hardships which adversely affect the ability of TC students to complete their academic, professional, and personal development objectives.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Cougar Support Center is located west of the Taft College Student Services Administration building.\u00a0 Students are welcome to walk-in to become familiar with the location and to explore what&#8217;s available in the food pantry and clothing closest.\u00a0 The Cougar Support Center lounge is also available for students who need a place to relax in between classes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23029 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/07\/CSC-location-map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/07\/CSC-location-map.png 407w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/07\/CSC-location-map-294x300.png 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">CSC Hours<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">SUMMER<\/h2>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>June 5, 2023 &#8211; August 10, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Monday &#8211; Thursday<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>9:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Friday<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">CSC Hours<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">FALL &amp; SPRING<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Monday &#8211; Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>8:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Fridays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>8:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Contact Myisha Cutrona for additional assistance outside of the CSC resources.<\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000\">Student Life and Basic Needs<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Myisha Cutrona<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:mcutrona@taftcollege.edu\">mcutrona@taftcollege.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>661-763-7887<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Campus Resources<\/span><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Cougar Support Center Food &amp; Hygiene Pantry<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Food Pantry includes perishable and non-perishable food, toiletries, hygiene products, and even a clothing closet. \u00a0Students can also request meal vouchers during the summer, and grocery or gas vouchers during the fall and spring semesters (eligibility for grocery\/gas cards and meal vouchers are dependent on each student\u2019s financial aid.\u00a0 Students may request gas\/grocery cards once a month.\u00a0 Weekly requests can be made for meal vouchers.<\/p>\n<p>Perishable items are available periodically.\u00a0 Check the Student Basic Needs and Resource Center webpage for details.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">TimelyCare- FREE Virtual Health &amp; Well-being Platform (for Taft College Students<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">&#8220;Self-care at your fingertips&#8221;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Taft College is now partnered with Timelycare to deliver a new virtual health and well-being platform for students. The service provides 24\/7 access to virtual care at no cost! Students can take advantage of the TimelyCare services when they feel under the weather, stressed, or overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/Taft_FAQ_032023.pdf\">HERE<\/a> to learn more.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/phone-photo.png\" width=\"156\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23090\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/Student-parent.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"737\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/Student-parent.png 737w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/Student-parent-246x300.png 246w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/Student-parent-700x852.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3>If you are a student parent with a child under the age of 18 years click on the link below to learn about additional assistance.<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/Student-Parent-Flyer-for-email.pdf\">Student Parent Assistance<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>TC CalFresh Outreach<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Taft College participates in a state-wide outreach program to encourage and aid eligible students with the application and verification process.\u00a0\u00a0Taft College CalFresh Outreach (TCCFO) will then follow-up and assist students with the semi-annual and annual reporting to continue eligibility for CalFresh benefits.\u00a0<strong>The Taft College CalFresh Outreach pre-screens students for eligibility criteria only and does not determine eligibility or award EBT benefits. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/financial-aid\/food-aid\/\">(Click here for more information)<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcalfresh.org\/en\/signposts\/application\/basic_info\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a> for the CalFresh Application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>TC Financial Assistance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Students seeking aid or assistance for rent, mortgage, or utilities can call 661-763-7887 or send an email to mcutrona@taftcollege.edu.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Dental Hygiene<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Taft College Dental Hygiene program is a teaching and learning clinic.\u00a0 Students perform all dental hygiene services and are overseen by licensed dental hygienists and dentists.\u00a0 This service is available to TC students and the community at a low cost.\u00a0 As a teaching clinic, appointments are longer, and students appreciate the commitment of all patients. <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/dental-hygiene\/patient-information\/\">(click here to learn more..)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/Taft_FAQ_032023.pdf\">Taft_FAQ_032023<\/a>Students seeking help or wanting to help a friend\/student in need can send a referral to the Taft College Health and Wellness Counselor.\u00a0 Students can also receive additional help resources, including free and confidential personal counseling, mental health, wellness, and crisis resources.<a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/admissions\/counseling\/help-and-crisis-resources\/\"> (Click here for more health and wellness resources)<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/admissions\/confidential-counseling-self-referral-form\/\">Self Referral Form<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fill out this form if you wish to speak with our on-campus wellness counselor.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/admissions\/confidential-counseling-referral-form\/\">Referral Form<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fill out this form if you wish to refer someone to our on-campus wellness counselor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><strong>Community Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcdhs.org\/\">Human Resource Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/AccountManagement\/AMCYA\">BenefitsCal<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Create an account to apply for resources like Medi-cal or Calworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laborersoftheharvest.org\/\">Laborers of Harvest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccskern.com\/programs.html\">Community College Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.211kerncounty.org\/\">Community Action Partnership of Kern: 211<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/service-assistance.org\/food-stamps\/?utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=ALL_US_Food_Stamps_US&amp;utm_content=Application&amp;utm_term=department%20human%20services&amp;vertical=Food_Stamps&amp;msclkid=ceed130158311fda6ce9720de25e5a08\">Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">You can donate to help support the Cougar Support Center<\/h2>\n<p>Simply click on the button below to donate the Basic Needs program fund that supports the Cougar Support Center.\u00a0 The Employee Giving form is also available for Taft College employees interested in committing to monthly donations to the Basic Needs Fund.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/paypalme\/TCFoundation\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23102 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/CSC-Donation-Button.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/CSC-Donation-Button.jpg 600w, https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/CSC-Donation-Button-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/support-programs-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/02\/Fillable-Employee-Giving-Form-1.pdf\">Employee Giving Form<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Upcoming 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