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Refugee Cash Assistance Program - RCA - Becker County Human Services

712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Eligibility

- Single or married individuals without children for up to 12 months after the individual had arrived in the United States or the date the person was granted an eligible status - Certain non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Becker 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 - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

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

Service area

Becker County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Refugee Cash Assistance 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

10/21/2025

Providing organization

Becker County Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Becker County

Refugee Cash Assistance Program - RCA - Becker County Human Services