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Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Western Prairie Human Services

15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

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 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.wphsmn.gov/hide-cash-assistance-programs

Application process

Call; walk in; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Grant County, MN
Pope 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

11/26/2024

Providing organization

Western Prairie Human Services

A person-centered agency that partners with and empowers individuals and families, and promotes safe, healthy communities throughout Pope and Grant Counties.