Get cash assistance for immigrants
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
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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.
Available
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ADA accessibleYes
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citizenshipimmigrant, Cannot be a US citizen
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communitiesimmigrants, refugees
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freeYes
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age65+
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Eligibility descriptionMust 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.
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Documentation Needed to EnrollYou 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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languagesArmenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
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countiesLos Angeles
What to do next
Go in person
It is recommended that applications be filed at the Metro North (CAPI) District Office.
DPSS Metro North 382601 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Call 866-613-3777
Call for more information about the application process.
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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.
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