758-9          REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS

Monthly refugee cash assistance payments made to refugees in Alaska through the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services program administered by Catholic Social Services are counted when determining eligibility for ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program.

Refugees who qualify for ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program are not eligible to receive the monthly refugee cash assistance payments from the Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services Program.  Caseworkers must notify and coordinate with Catholic Social Services staff when a Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services Program recipient becomes eligible for ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program benefits. See Administrative Procedures Manual section 128-4 for more information about refugee assistance.