DRAI has had technical difficulties with their phone system in all three counties. New telephone numbers have been added to support incoming calls for the DRAI funds.
SLO County: (877) 282-7174
Ventura County: (805)-519-7774 or (805)-256-1001
Santa Barbara County: (805)-519-7776 or (805)-791-2003
Please watch for SLO County updates here: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityActionBoardSC
And updates for SB and Ventura County here: http://mixteco.org/drai/
California is providing a one-time assistance to undocumented adults who are not eligible for other forms of assistance, including Unemployment Insurance or the Stimulus check (EIP- Economic Impact Payment) due to their immigration status.
CDSS has selected MICOP as the non-profit organization for SB and Ventura County to help individuals apply for and receive this assistance. For SLO County will be Community Action Board Santa Cruz.
Visit the CDSS web page for DRAI for contact numbers and FAQs.
View a printable version of DRAI info in English
View a printable version of DRAI info in Spanish (espanol)
Individuals may begin applying on May 18, 2020. Assistance will be available until the funding is spent or until June 30, 2020, at the latest. Applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Applicants may only seek assistance with the nonprofit organization(s) assigned to their county of residency.
Funding is limited, and disaster relief application services and assistance are not guaranteed.
Nonprofit organizations will not be assisting individuals prior to May 18. Individuals should not contact them ahead of time regarding disaster relief assistance.
Individuals who are interested in applying for this assistance should contact the nonprofit organization listed for their county no sooner than May 18.