What are Services for Refugees?
Refugee Services currently manages more than a dozen refugee services contracts with state agencies, local governments, and community-based organizations. The [...]
Eligibility for Refugee Program
Refugee Services is 100% federally funded. Resettlement of refugees is governed by federal law - Refugee Act of 1980, Refugee [...]
Benefits and Services for Refugee Program
Refugee cash and medical assistance benefits are available for a maximum of eight months following arrival to the United States [...]
Coordination of Services for Refugee program
The Director of Refugee Services is based in Tallahassee. Program staff are mostly located in Tallahassee and Miami; Refugee Services [...]
Populations Eligible for Services through the Refugee program
Many people are not familiar with the different immigration classifications for individuals entering this country. The term “immigrant” encompasses a [...]
Refugee Services
The Department of Children and Families' Refugee Services Program is federally funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within [...]
Are there any other places I can go to for help from my state or the federal government?
More services are available to you from other agencies and organizations. Click here to see a list of other state [...]
How is my application processed for my assistance needs (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.)?
STEP 1: Your application is reviewed to see if you need an interview. If you need an interview: Not every [...]
How long will it take to get a decision on my application?
It may take up to 30 days to process your application (longer if you need a disability determination). We encourage you to [...]
How long will it take to complete an application?
On average, it takes about 30 minutes for most of our customers to complete the online application. This is the quickest way [...]