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Immigrant and Refugee Assistance

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Lean on Immigrant and Refugee Assistance Programs for Aid.

Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants – CAPI

The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a California program that provides cash assistance to low-income seniors and persons with disabilities who are not eligible for federal SSI due to their immigration status. Immigrants who are receiving SSI benefits are not eligible for CAPI.

Learn more about Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants – CAPI

Refugee Cash Assistance – RCA

RCA is a cash assistance program for refugees who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA also includes employment and other social services to assist a refugee in becoming self-sufficient.

Learn more about Refugee Cash Assistance – RCA

Trafficking and Crime Assistance Program – TCVAP

The Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) provides programs and services to assist eligible non-citizen victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes. In addition to benefits through TCVAP, recipients may also be eligible for services such as employment assistance, job training, and more.

Learn more about Trafficking and Crime Assistance Program – TCVAP

Frequently Asked Questions

CAPI – Who is a “qualified” immigrant?

Qualified immigrants include: lawful permanent residents (LPRs); refugees; persons granted asylum, withholding of deportation or withholding of removal, or conditional entry; persons paroled into the U.S. for at least one year; Cuban and Haitian entrants; certain battered spouses and children; and certain victims of trafficking

Eligibility for Immigrant and Refugee Assistance Programs

Local county offices use many facts to determine what type of help you can get. They include:

  • Income
  • Age
  • Disabilities
  • Resources
  • Citizenship Status
  • Residency

CalWORKs Benefits

Immigrants and Refugees may also qualify for CalWORKs. Find more information about CalWORKs.

Apply Online
Apply In-Person
  • Weaverville Office
    51 Industrial Pkwy
    Weaverville, CA 96093
    Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
    Excluding Holidays
    Secure Application & Document Dropbox available 24/7.
     
  • Hayfork Office
    6641 CA-3, Suite B
    Hayfork, CA 96041
    Tuesday and Thursday, 9AM-4PM (Closed 12-1PM for Lunch)
    Excluding Holidays & Inclement Weather
    Secure Application & Document Dropbox available 24/7.
Apply by Mail
  • Mail completed applications to:
    Trinity County Health & Human Services
    PO Box 1470
    Weaverville, CA 96093
    Request an application be mailed to you by phone: 530-623-1265
    Download an application: Multi-Program | CalFresh | Medi-Cal | CAPI
Apply by Phone
  • Call: 530-623-1265
    Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Apply by Fax
  • Fax completed applications to: 530-623-1250
    Request an application be mailed to you by phone: 530-623-1265
    Download an application: Multi-Program | CalFresh | Medi-Cal