Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Crow Wing County Community Services

204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Eligibility

Certain non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Crow Wing County 8 months or less who meet income, household makeup, and circumstantial eligibility requirements

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

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)824-1250

Voice

(218)824-1305

Fax

(888)772-8211

Voice

https://www.crowwing.gov/202/Cash-Programs

[email protected]

Application process

Call; visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/; walk in

Service area

Crow Wing County, MN

Description

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

10/13/2025

What's Here

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance Applications

Providing organization

Crow Wing County Community Services

County social service department providing services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection