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Refugee Cash Assistance Program - Houston County Department Of Human Services

304 South Marshall Street , Houston County Courthouse, Caledonia, MN 55921

Eligibility

Refugees admitted to the US under section 207 or granted asylum under section 208 and others meeting specific requirements; serves Houston County

Required documents

Applicants may be asked to provide Immigration Naturalization Services (INS) documentation

Hours

Office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.houston.mn.us/DHS.aspx
[email protected]

Languages

Hmong, Spanish, Somali, English

Interpretation services

Multilingual print materials, telephone interpreters, translator services

Application process

Call for information; applications are made through the Combined Application Form (CAF)

Service area

Houston County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Languages

Hmong
Spanish
Somali

Description

The Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program provides temporary financial assistance for refugees and eligible entrants while they are in the process of resettling in the United States. 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

01/11/2022

Providing organization

Houston County Department Of Human Services

The Houston County Department of Human Services administers social services programs for county residents.