Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) - Approved

• RCA is a cash assistance program for refugees who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA also includes employment and other social services to assist a refugee in becoming self-sufficient.
• • Owner
    Sun Wee Yun
  • Created On
    05-08-2024
  • Updated On
    06-21-2024
  • Update Reminder
    04-01-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    North Oakland Self Sufficiency Center
  • Phone
    (510) 263-2420
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    none@none
  • Address
    2000 San Pablo Ave
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    05-08-2024
  • Expiration Date
    05-08-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Department of Social Services
  • Zip Code
    94612

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.cdss.ca.gov/refugees
  • Apply Online
    https://benefitscal.com/
  • County Offices
    https://www.cdss.ca.gov/county-offices
  • County Refugee Coordinator
    https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CAFSP/Refugees/Lists/CRC_Listing.pdf

• Detailed Information

  • Population that could be eligible for the RCA encompasses all of the following groups: Refugees, Asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, Afghan and Ukrainian Parolees, Amerasians, and Certified Victims of human trafficking.

    RCA is available for up to 12 months from date of admission to the U.S. in qualifying status, date of final grant of asylum or date of certification by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as Victim of Trafficking.

    The Cuban and Haitian Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA) is also a 12 month, federally funded needs-based cash assistance program for qualified Cuban and Haitian who have a current or expired parole, who are in pending removal proceedings, or who have a pending application for asylum are Cuban/Haitian Entrants and thus are eligible for ORR benefits and services, same as a refugee. The program mirrors the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program.

    Victims of human trafficking may be eligible for additional services before they have a certification by the Office of Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) as Victim of Trafficking. Visit the TCVAP webpage to find out more.

    How to Apply:

    Apply online at BenefitsCal. To apply in person or to find out more about RCA benefits in your county, please contact your county social services agency.

    Already Getting RCA?

    If you have questions or problems with your RCA benefits, contact your local County Refugee Coordinator (CRC) or your county social services agency.

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