Refugee Cash Assistance Program - RCA - Traverse County Social Services Department
202 8th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296
Eligibility
Certain non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Traverse 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
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Service area
Traverse County, MN
Other Information
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
10/29/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Traverse County Social Services Department
Social services department for Traverse County