Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)

Alameda County

Mon 8:30am - 5pm; Tue 8:30am - 5pm; Wed 8:30am - 5pm; Thu 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 8:30am - 5pm; Sat; Sun;

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RCA is limited to 12 months of assistance from the following dates:Refugees - from the date of entry into the United StatesAsylees - from the date asylum is grantedVictims of a severe form of trafficking - from the date they are certified by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Eligible family members of certified trafficking victims are eligible for RCA from the date of entry into the U.S. or the date of the Derivative T Visa is issued if already present in the U.S.Individuals applying for status as a victim of severe form of trafficking or other serious crimes - from the date of application to USCISIraqi and Afghan SIV individuals- from the date of entry with an SIV status or the date of adjustment to SIV statusRCA applicants and recipients must meet all conditions of eligibility, including:Have a qualifying refugee status (see RCA Overview)Be under the income and resource limitsNot a full-time student at an institution of higher educationParticipate in employment and training services

No fee

Visit during program hours or call to apply

Photo identificationProof of income and resourcesDocumentation of legal immigration statusWork or school statusName and contact number of responsible Voluntary Agencies (VOLAG), if applicable