What is the difference between CAPA and CICA?
CAPA is a professional association of Public Authority directors who are the staff responsible for administering Public Authority services in accordance with state law and local ordinances. Some CAPA members report directly to their Governing Boards, while others report to staff within a county Social Services agency. CAPA is accountable to other organizations/parties in addition to IHSS consumers or their Advisory Committee/Governing Board members. CICA is comprised solely of IHSS Advisory Committee and Governing Board members who have a distinct statutory role within the IHSS program. Advisory and Governing Board members are mandated to make recommendations on improving all aspects of the IHSS program and receive state funding to fulfill this mandate. Under AB 1682, the majority of all AC or GB’s members must be current or past users of personal assistance services. The law intends to ensure that this perspective is represented across all Public Authorities. CICA, as an organization,
