FOSTER CARE
WHAT IS FOSTER CARE?
The Foster Care program provides financial assistance for children who are in an out-of-home placement by either a Children and Family Services (CFS) or the Probation Department. The following are also under the umbrella of the Foster Care program:
- Adoption Assistance Program (AAP)
- Approved Relative Caregiver
- Extended Foster Care (EFC)
- Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (Kin-GAP)
- Legal Guardianship
APPLY FOR FOSTER CARE
You may inquire about Foster Care by visiting one of our local offices.
See Foster Care brochures for more information.
GENERAL RELIEF
WHAT IS GENERAL RELIEF?
The County General Relief (GR) program provides loan assistance to indigent individuals and families in temporary need of housing, food and/or transportation. General Relief is the only Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) program that is totally funded, as well as administered, by San Bernardino County.
APPLY FOR GENERAL RELIEF
You may apply for General Relief online via BenefitsCal, in person at your local office, or by mail.
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See General Relief brochures for more information on eligibility criteria and requirements.
GENERAL RELIEF BROCHURE
CAPI
WHAT IS CAPI?
The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a state-funded program designed to provide monthly cash benefits to aged, blind and disabled non-citizens who are ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to their immigrant status.
APPLY FOR CAPI
Individuals may apply for CAPI by calling the CAPI Unit at 909.933.5777 or by visiting one of our local offices.
See CAPI brochures for additional information on eligibility criteria and requirements.
RCA
WHAT IS REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE?
The Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) is a cash assistance program for refugees who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA is available for up to 12 months from date of admission to the Unites States (U.S.).
APPLY FOR REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE
You may apply for RCA online via BenefitsCal, in person at your local office or by mail.
The easiest and quickest way to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh and/or Medi-Cal is online at www.benefitscal.com.
TCVAP
WHAT IS TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
The Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) is a cash assistance program for non-citizen victims of crime who need immediate services, and who are obtaining legal status.
APPLY FOR TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
You may apply for TCVAP online via BenefitsCal, in person at your local office or by mail.
The easiest and quickest way to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh and/or Medi-Cal is online at www.benefitscal.com.
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