RCA is for needy refugees without children who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid may be eligible for 8 months of RCA. These individuals may also be eligible to receive employment and other social services during the same 8-month period.
Refugees may also be eligible for refugee-specific services in refugee-impacted counties. These may include employability services, English language instruction, on-the-job training, transportation, day care, citizenship and employment authorization document assistance, translation/interpretation, and others. Contact a County office to determine what services are available in local communities, and/or to get additional information on refugee program services and eligibility.
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