GAIN/DPSS Information
Class to Study Time Policy
For each hour spent in a lecture class, a student should plan to spend about two hours a week on study and homework. Thus, a load of 15 units plus study time may require 45 hours a week–more than a full-time work week. Please refer to Page 41 of the Río Hondo College Catalog (PDF) for the entire study-hours policy.
Winter/Spring terms
Río Hondo College winter intersession is considered part of the spring term for students. Although students can register independently for winter session classes, their student schedules and transcripts will show both winter and spring classes as being part of the spring term.
Directory of CalWORKs resources
This is a directory of various resources and services that you may find helpful during your participation in the CalWORKs Program at Río Hondo College:
- YourBenefitsNow! Application
- Department of Public Social Services
- California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
- CA Community Colleges CalWORKs Association a Voice for Self
- Western Center on Law and Poverty
- Welcome to Legal Aid Foundation Los Angeles
- Options A Child Care and Human Services Agency
- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)
- 211 Directory State of California
Definition of GAIN/DPSS Terms
| Official Term | Common Acronym(s) | Common Alternate Title(s) |
|---|---|---|
| GN6006/6005A | GN Form, VOC, SIP | Education Activity Referral |
| GN6070 | PR | Progress Report |
| GN6365 | MAR | Monthly Attendance Form |
| Verification of Benefits | VOB | |
| Department of Public Social Services | DPSS | The County (L.A. County) |
| Greater Avenues for Independence (Program within DPSS) | GAIN | dpss.lacounty.gov/en/jobs/gain.html |
| GAIN Services Worker | GSW | Social Services Worker |