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Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Blue Earth County Human Services

410 South 5th Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Eligibility

Refugees of Blue Earth County who are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Required documents

Application/intake form Immigration Naturalization Services (INS) documents proof of residency

Hours

- Office: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday - Intake: 8 am - 11:30 am Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call to request application; walk in

Service area

Blue Earth County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Hmong
Somali
Spanish

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States. Assistance may be available for up to 8 months after arrival 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

03/16/2026

Providing organization

Blue Earth County Human Services

County human services office