TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Social Services
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
DeDe Parker
PHONE:
707-463-7761
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jesse VanVoorhis
PHONE:
707-463-7981
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of the Retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Sacramento Department of Human Assistance and the County of Mendocino Department of Social Services (MCDSS) to Establish and Maintain an Effective Working Relationship and Provide an Efficient Process to Secure CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants) Applications, Determine Eligibility, Make Aid Payments, Maintain Case Records and Create Reports
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve the retroactive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Sacramento Department of Human Assistance and the County of Mendocino Department of Social Services (MCDSS) to establish and maintain an effective working relationship and provide an efficient process to secure CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants) applications, determine eligibility, make aid payments, maintain case records and create reports; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
In California, the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a state-mandated program that counties are required to administer or provide access to under the Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Code ? 18937-18944.
CAPI is a 100% state-funded program designed to mirror the federal Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) for non-citizens who are ineligible for federal aid solely due to their immigration status. The mandate ensures uniform access across all 58 counties.
While the program is state-funded, the legal and operational mandates for counties include:
? Administrative Responsibility: Under W&I Code ? 18937, the California Department of...
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