In her role as CEO of the Davis Street Community Center, Rose Padilla Johnson has been a pillar of the San Leandro community for nearly 30 years. Under Rose Padilla Johnson’s leadership, the center has grown into a comprehensive resource for low-income families seeking financial assistance to meet their basic needs. The center also provides information about programs specifically for immigrant residents, such as the California Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).
Changes made to the eligibility requirements for Social Security Income (SSI) in 1996 made the benefit inaccessible to thousands of legal immigrants. To address this issue, California launched CAPI, a cash assistance program designed to replace SSI for legal immigrants.
In addition to legal immigration status, CAPI applicants must be 65 or older or have a disability, such as blindness. The current benefit cap for CAPI cash assistance is just over $900 a month. CAPI payments and eligibility are impacted by an applicant’s marital or sponsor status, age of disability, and other sources of income. Residents can request applications for CAPI at their local social service agency.
Changes made to the eligibility requirements for Social Security Income (SSI) in 1996 made the benefit inaccessible to thousands of legal immigrants. To address this issue, California launched CAPI, a cash assistance program designed to replace SSI for legal immigrants.
In addition to legal immigration status, CAPI applicants must be 65 or older or have a disability, such as blindness. The current benefit cap for CAPI cash assistance is just over $900 a month. CAPI payments and eligibility are impacted by an applicant’s marital or sponsor status, age of disability, and other sources of income. Residents can request applications for CAPI at their local social service agency.
