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Get cash assistance for immigrants

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The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) provides cash assistance to senior, blind, and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for Supplemental Social Security Income or State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) due to their immigration status.
Schedule
There are many locations depending on district and their hours may vary. Due to Covid-19, services are primarily offered via phone and the organization's website.
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eligibility requirements
Immigrant/Refugee, Must reside in California. Must be 65+ or blind or disabled, must be a non-citizen. Must be ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to your immigration status. Income limits apply., Age: 65+
documentation needed to enroll
You must provide proof of age, identity, immigration/non-citizen status, SSI ineligibility or pending SSI application status, proof of residency, proof of income, property/resources, and affidavits of support (if applicable).
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citizenship requirements
Cannot be a US citizen
free
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languages
Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
counties
Los Angeles
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It is recommended that applications be filed at the Metro North (CAPI) District Office.

DPSS Metro North 38
2601 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057

Call 866-613-3777

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  • DPSS Metro North 38
    2601 Wilshire Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90057

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    There are many locations depending on district and their hours may vary. Due to Covid-19, services are primarily offered via phone and the organization's website.

    • 866-613-3777  (Customer Service Center)

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