Service Name: REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA)

Organization Name: ALAMEDA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY WORKFORCE AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

• Description: Offers up to twelve months of cash help for refugees who are single adults or couples without dependent children. Eligible individuals may receive RCA, Medi-cal and CalFresh during the first 8 months in the country. RCA recipients are also enrolled in an employment and training program. Help refugees find employment, and are provided with additional refugee supportive services.
• Website: https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/index.page
• Phone(s): (510) 272-3663
• Hours: Mon 8:30am - 5pm; Tue 8:30am - 5pm; Wed 8:30am - 5pm; Thu 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 8:30am - 5pm; Sat; Sun;
• Eligibility: RCA is limited to 12 months of assistance from the following dates: Refugees - from the date of entry into the United States Asylees - from the date asylum is granted Victims 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 USCIS Iraqi and Afghan SIV individuals- from the date of entry with an SIV status or the date of adjustment to SIV status RCA applicants and recipients must meet all conditions of eligibility, including: Have a qualifying refugee status (see RCA Overview) Be under the income and resource limits Not a full-time student at an institution of higher education Participate in employment and training services
• Requirements: Photo identification Proof of income and resources Documentation of legal immigration status Work or school status Name and contact number of responsible Voluntary Agencies (VOLAG), if applicable
• Areas Served:
  • Alameda United States
• Categories:
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
  • Immigrant Benefits Assistance