Refugee Cash Assistance Program | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Refugee Cash Assistance Program | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM
Refugee Cash Assistance
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is dedicated to helping low-income families and individuals living in Pennsylvania move to independence through the Refugee Cash Assistance Program.
This program provides money for up to four months from the date of entry into the United States for refugees who do not meet
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF) eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Apply for Benefits Online at COMPASS
Download a Benefits Application
Find your Local County Assistance Office
You can apply for benefits and renew benefits by using
COMPASS
, the online resource for cash assistance, health care coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP),  and long-term living services. You can also:
File an application at your local County Assistance Office (CAO);
or
Download an application form from the Web (below) and return it to your local CAO:
Application for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits
(English version)
Solicitud para recibir beneficios
(Version Espanola)
If you need help completing the application form or need more information about benefits, trained County Assistance Office (CAO) staff can help you.
This program provides money for up to four months from the date of entry into the United States for refugees who do not meet
TANF eligibility requirements