Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Mahnomen County Social Services Department

103 North Main Street, Mahnomen, MN 56557

Eligibility

Certain non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Mahnomen 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

- Phone and email: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Office: 8 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

(844)460-5311

Voice

(218)935-2568

Voice

(218)935-5459

Fax

https://co.mahnomen.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=B4AD4588-59B2-4DB6-B58E-D691443547C2

[email protected]

Application process

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

Service area

Mahnomen County, MN

Description

Refugee Cash Assistance 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

10/29/2025

What's Here

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance Applications

Providing organization

Mahnomen County Social Services Department

Provides a wide range of programs and 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 within Mahnomen County