Refugee & Other Cash Assistance Programs | County of Monterey, CA
Refugee Cash Assistance/Other Cash Assistance ProgramsREFUGEE & IMMIGRANT PROGRAMS The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) provides services to eligible:
Members of the groups listed above are usually evaluated for eligibility to California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), CalFresh (food assistance) and Medi-Cal. Those that do not qualify for CalWORKs may also be evaluated for eligibility in one of the following programs. |
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REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA)
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Refugee Cash Assistance is available for the first 12 months that a refugee (admitted for permanent residence) is in the U.S. In California, the refugee must first have eligibility for CalWORKs determined. If it is determined that the refugee is eligible for CalWORKs, aid must be paid under that program rather than from RCA funds. The 12 months of RCA benefits for refugees are generally based upon the date of entry into the United States. Asylees are eligible for up to 12 months from the date their asylum is granted. Trafficking and victims of severe crimes, including non-citizen victims of domestic violence, can also qualify to receive RCA benefits after receiving certification. |
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TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCVAP)
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The Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) provides eligible non-citizen victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes services such as cash assistance, food benefits, employment and social services. Benefits and services are modeled after the Refugee Resettlement Program which follow the same grant amounts, structure and time frames as Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and CalWORKs.
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CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANTS (CAPI) |
Provides cash assistance for aged, blind, or disabled non-citizens who do not qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) solely due to their immigration status. CAPI applicants must provide financial eligibility information about their Immigration Sponsors. The income and resources of the Sponsor are considered available to the CAPI applicant for a period of 10 years upon arrival in the U.S. There are exceptions to the Sponsor deeming rules. CAPI recipients may be eligible for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) if there is a need for In-Home Care. The Sponsor deeming rules are applied in calculating IHSS payment amounts. CAPI is a California program, and one must live in California to receive this benefit. An absence of 30 calendar days may result in a loss of residence and a loss of cash aid. If you want to apply for CAPI or get more information on your eligibility to CAPI, please call or visit the nearest office (see above). |
For additional information about CAPI please contact:
CAPI applications are available from California Department of Social Services (CDSS):SOC 814 (ca.gov)
CAPI applications and cases are managed by San Mateo County. CAPI Recipients information regarding your case call:
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