Get cash assistance for refugees
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services (EHSD)Information Status
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) is available for the first 12 months that a refugee or asylum seeker (admitted for permanent residence) is in the U.S. Trafficking and survivors of severe crimes, including non-citizen survivors of domestic violence, can also qualify to receive RCA benefits after receiving certification.
Applying for benefits
What to do next
Ways to connect
Call 866-663-3225
Call for more information, and to apply for services.
Visit this link - https://benefitscal.com
Visit the link to apply online.
Go in person
Visit one of the locations in person to apply for services.
Details
ADA Accessible
Yes
Free
Yes
Counties Served
Contra Costa
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Immigrant/Refugee, Must first have eligibility for CalWORKs determined.
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
Locations
Workforce Services, Aging & Adult Services - Antioch
Antioch, CA 94509
| Mon - Fri | 8 am - 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
Workforce Services and Aging & Adult Services – Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
| Mon - Fri | 8 am - 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
Workforce Services and Aging & Adult Services – Richmond
Richmond, CA 94801
| Mon - Fri | 8 am - 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
Reviews
Notes
What to do next
Ways to connect
Call 866-663-3225
Call for more information, and to apply for services.
Visit this link - https://benefitscal.com
Visit the link to apply online.
Go in person
Visit one of the locations in person to apply for services.