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Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department

313 North Main Street, Room 230, Center City, MN 55012

Eligibility

- 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

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
(651)213-5200

Voice - Intake North Branch Office

https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/1222/Financial-Assistance
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call for appointment; walk-in - Visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Chisago County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

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).

Last Assured

08/18/2025

Providing organization

Chisago County Financial Assistance Department

County administered financial assistance programs