The County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP) provided by the Human Services Agency (HSA) offer financial assistance and social services to indigent San Franciscans, requiring participants to exhaust all assets and income or resources are considered for eligibility, with exceptions for types of income necessary for hardships like displacement.

The ordinance proposes amending CAAP eligibility rules to exempt payments received from participation in specified Guaranteed Income pilot programs for housed CAAP applicants or recipients, ensuring these payments would not affect their eligibility for financial aid from the City.

CAAP participants could receive additional support from Guaranteed Income pilot programs, such as BEEM Project ($500/month) and Miracle Money Project ($750/month), without compromising their CAAP financial assistance eligibility.

The amendment is designed to support the City's efforts in reducing poverty and building financial resilience among vulnerable groups, allowing them to benefit from innovative income support initiatives without affecting existing aid.

The ordinance shall become effective 30 days after enactment, which occurs upon the Mayor's signature, return unsigned within ten days, or if the Board of Supervisors overrides a mayoral veto.

The Department of Human Services has the authority to approve the Guaranteed Income pilot program's research and evaluation plans, ensuring program effectiveness and proper oversight.