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RCA is a 4-month time-limited cash assistance program for refugees who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA is available for up to 4 months from the date of admission to the United States when there is a qualifying status; asylum is granted; or date of certification by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as a Victim of Trafficking.
Note: Effective May 5, 2025, the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and the Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) Cash Assistance was reduced from 12 months to 4 months. Those who become eligible on or after May 5, 2025, are subject to the new 4-month eligibility period, while those who became eligible prior to May 5, 2025, will remain eligible under the 12-month eligibility period.
Eligibility for RCA
You may be eligible to RCA if you are a:
RCA also includes employment and other social services to assist a refugee in becoming self-sufficient.
When applying for RCA, your household must include either a:
REP is a job service for you as a refugee customer. If you are not exempt, you must participate in REP. REP can help you:
Requirements and resources for the RCA program are similar to the CalWORKs Program and can be viewed online at "Basic Eligibility Requirements" and "CalWORKs Program Resources" below.
The easiest and quickest way is to apply for CalWORKs online at BenefitsCal.
Local Refugee Support Services