Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants

The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a State program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people who have little or no income. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Eligible persons must meet all of the following requirements:

Be age 65 or older, blind, or disabled
Be a legal immigrant to the U.S.
Be a California resident
Not be a citizen of the U.S.
Not be receiving Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment

Benefits of CAPI:

Monthly cash payments (not a loan) to eligible persons
Direct deposit of money to a bank account
CAPI payments are exempt in the Medi-Cal program
CAPI payments are unearned income for CalFresh (Food Stamps) eligibility
No office visit is required; processing is done by phone, fax, or U.S. mail

For more information, please call
Telephone: (805) 654-3270
Fax: (805) 654-5580