The following describes the support available as of January 19, 2017. It seems quite possible this will change in the next year. This information comes to us courtesy of CCAB - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Support Overview for Arrived Refugees
Federal Reception/Placement Program (Arrival to 90th Day)
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Federal Refugee Social Services
(Up to 5 years after arrival)
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Financial Support (Time Limited)
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Detailed Financial Support for Refugees
SNAP (Food Stamps) |
TANF/TAFDC or RCA |
Family Size
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Benefit per month
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Family Size
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Benefit per month
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1
2 4 6 8 |
$ 428 (8 mo only)
$ 531 (8 mo only) $ 731 $ 936 $1,137 |
1
2 4 6 8 |
$ 194
$ 357 $ 649 $ 925 $1,169 |