Refugee Cash Assistance Program - RCA - Traverse County Social Services Department
Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States. NOTE: Able-bodied RCA recipients are required to participate in an employment and training program. RCA recipients who are disabled or 65 years of age or older are required to apply for SSI.
Last assured
04/05/2024
Physical Address
202 8th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(320)563-4230
Website
https://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs/
Application process
Call; visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Required documents
Application/registration form; identification for each family member; proof of address; proof of household income; proof of immigration status (I-94); verification of assets
Eligibility
Certain non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Traverse County 8 months or less who meet income, household makeup, and circumstantial eligibility requirements
Service area
Traverse County, MN
Agency info
Traverse County Social Services Department
Meeting medical, food, child care, social service, and cash assistance needs of low-income, disabled, and/or elderly residents of Traverse County