Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Western Prairie Human Services

15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

- Refugees may not be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Must have arrived in the United States less than 8 months ago - Those who have been granted asylum less than 8 months ago
Application/registration form identification for each family member proof of address proof of household income proof of immigration status (I-94) verification of assets
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Call; walk in; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Grant County, MN
Pope 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 Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Providing organization

Western Prairie Human Services

A person-centered agency that partners with and empowers individuals and families, and promotes safe, healthy communities throughout Pope and Grant Counties.

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