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Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Polk County Social Services

1424 Central Avenue NE, Suite 104, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Eligibility

Serves non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Polk 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

- Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Window Service: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.polkcountymn.gov/256/Income-Maintenance

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call; visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Polk County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) 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

09/24/2025

Providing organization

Polk County Social Services

Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.