Cash Aid

Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)

Verified · October 23, 2026

CAPI provides cash assistance to aged, blind, or disabled immigrants who are not eligible for SSI/SSP. Benefits are issued on an EBT card, and there is no time limit on how long you may receive CAPI cash assistance if you continue to meet all eligibility requirements.

Call (408) 758-3800 Apply / official site

Organization: County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Who qualifies: Aged, blind, or disabled immigrants not eligible for SSI/SSP; sponsored immigrants may still apply and sponsorship status must be verified. You can receive CAPI while waiting for SSI benefits to be approved.
Documents needed: Documents that could be needed include proof of identity, birth/citizenship, residency, relationship, Social Security number, immigration status, earned and other income, property, and housing/utility costs; a County Eligibility Worker will let you know if additional documentation is needed (county Apply for public benefits page).
How to apply: Apply in person, by phone at (408) 758-3800, by mail or fax through the county; the county Apply page states BenefitsCal online application is not available for CAPI.
Languages: Get assistance in your preferred language: English | Espanol | Tieng Viet | Chinese | Tagalog | Farsi (county site footer wording)
Last verified: October 23, 2026

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