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Program: Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance - Refugee Cash Assistance

Agency: Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance


Resource Number: 50687417
Alternate name: Refugee Cash Assistance Program, RCA

 Description

Provides federal cash payments to refugee single adults and/or families for four months from the refugee’s date of entry into the United States. Payments are based on family size.

Visit BenefitsCal to apply online.




Program Phones:
800-560-0976
General Information and Services - Toll Free
916-875-8908
Fraud Reporting

Website: ha.saccounty.gov/us/en/benefits/refugees/RCA.html#gsc.tab=0
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Fulton Avenue Bureau  
Location: 2700 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821 (Map)
Program Hours:
Service Center Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm;
Walk-In Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm;
Website: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Description: Located near the corner of Fulton Avenue and Elvyra Way.
Bus Service: SacRT Bus 26.
Disabilities Access: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids. Designated, accessible parking spaces.
Mailing Address: PO Box 487, Sacramento, CA 95812
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Must be in one of these immigrant classifications:
- Paroled as a refugee or asylee
- Admitted as a refugee
- Individuals granted political asylum (asylees)
- Amerasians
- Certain Cuban/Haitian entrants
- Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders from Iraq and Afghanistan
- Individuals granted status as a trafficking victim by the Office of Refugee Resettlement

Refugees applying for RCA must be enrolled in Employment Services within 30 days of RCA approval, unless exempt.

RCA follows most of the CalWORKs regulations, including those of properties and income. Refugees eligible for CalWORKs cannot choose to be aided under RCA.

Full-time students in a college program in an institution of higher education are not eligible.
Languages: Translation services available for multiple languages upon request, American Sign Language Interpreter available on request, English
Application Process: Walk in or visit www.benefitscal.com to apply.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee.
Documents Required: Call for details.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Sacramento County


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American Sign Language AccessibilityAmerican Sign Language Interpreter available on request.
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RCA Fact Sheet (.pdf)