Apply for CAAP
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What is CAAP?
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Contact CAAP
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Apply for CAAP
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Check Eligibility
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Use CAAP
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Keep CAAP
Steps to get CAAP
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How to apply
Apply online at BenefitsCal or in person at 1235 Mission Street. Note: BenefitsCal’s new two-step verification process makes your account more secure. View how to verify.
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Schedule Intake interview
A worker will contact you to schedule the Initial Intake interview by phone.
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Get interviewed
- Attend a phone interview for the Initial Intake. If eligible, you can receive your benefits as soon as the next day.
- Your intake worker will send you documents to sign and mail, email, fax or drop off.
- You may also need to submit income and residency verification to continue receiving aid. You'll have up to one month (after the application due date) to submit the required documents by mail, fax, email or drop-off at our Service Center at 1235 Mission Street.
- All CAAP applicants and recipients must undergo an Employability determination.
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Disagree with the eligibility decision?
You can request a CAAP Fair Hearing by calling (415) 558-1177.
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