Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)

RCA provides cash assistance to qualified refugees, including Asylees, Cuban/Haitians, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, certain Humanitarian Parolees, Amerasians, and Certified Victims of Human Trafficking.  RCA also includes employment and other social services to assist a refugee in becoming self-sufficient.

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How to apply for RCA:

• Online: Go to BenefitsCal.org
• In Person: Visit one of the Kings County Department of Human Services offices located in Hanford, Corcoran, or Avenal. Our offices are open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• By Phone: Call 1-877-410-8813.
• By Mail: Send your application to Kings County Human Services Agency, 1400 Lacey Blvd, Bldg 8, Hanford, CA 93230.
• By Fax: Fax your application to 1-559-585-0346