A substantial portion of CIP's income derives from client fees and other earned income. Fully 75% of CIP's budget goes toward the delivery of direct services, while administrative costs total only 15% and fund raising 10%. The agency conducts a diversified range of fund raising activities and special events, mobilizing the efforts of interns, staff, and community volunteers. Donated funds come through grants, private donations, Business Partnership contributions, and the generous participation of the community at large. CIP receives no funding from United Way or from federal or state sources (except Medi-Cal reimbursement).

CIP undertakes a year-round grant request submission program, and 100% of grant monies received are applied directly to the costs of service delivery. Ongoing research is conducted to find appropriate grant-making organizations whose missions and funding priorities are consistent with CIP's work in the community.