Get cash assistance for immigrants

Information Status

The Cash Assistance for Immigrants (CAPI) program provides financial assistance for legal non-citizens who are ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to their immigrant status.

Deposit & rent assistanceApplying for benefitsEmergency financial assistance

What to do next

Ways to connect

Call 888-999-4772

Call to have an application mailed to you, or to apply over the phone.

Visit this link - https://socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov/.../immigrants-and-refugees

Visit the link for more information and application instructions.

Go in person

Go in person to the location nearest you and fill out an application in person.

Eastmont Town Center, 6955 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605

Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center, 8477 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621

Fremont Office, 39155 Liberty Street, Suite C330, Fremont, CA 94536

Gail Steele Multi-Service Center (formerly Eden Area), 24100 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544

Thomas L. Berkley Square (North Oakland), 2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

Details

ADA Accessible

Yes

Accessibility notes

The website is Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.o compliant

Free

Yes

Counties Served

Alameda

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Immigrant/Refugee, Must be age 65 or older, blind, or disabled; be ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to immigration status; live in California; have little or no income, and have resources that are valued at less than $2,000 if you are single, or $3,000 if you are married., Seniors, Age: 65+

Citizenship Requirements

No citizenship requirements

External Link:https://socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov/our-services/Immigrants-and-Refugees/CAPI