Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Pennington County Social Services
101 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Eligibility
Certain non-citizen residents of Pennington County who are considered refugees, and who have been in the United States 8 months or less who meet income, household composition and other eligibility requirements
Required documents
Application/registration form
proof of address and household income
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Call or walk in - Apply online https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Service area
Pennington County, MN
Other Information
Application Process
Walk In
Program Fees
No Fee
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
12/01/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Pennington County Social Services
County Human Services Department