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Refugee Cash Assistance - RCA - Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

320 West 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802

Eligibility

Certain non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Saint Louis 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
(218)262-6000

Voice - Intake Hibbing

(218)471-7137

Voice - Intake Virginia

(218)726-2101

Voice - Intake Duluth

(218)365-8220

Voice - Intake Ely

https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/about-public-health-human-services
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call; walk-in - Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

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

09/30/2025

Providing organization

Saint Louis County Public Health and 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 supports, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Saint Louis County