What is TCVAP?
TCVAP is a cash assistance program for non-citizen victims of crime who are in need of immediate services, and who are obtaining a legal humanitarian status or assisting in the prosecution of a crime. This includes victims of human trafficking who have not yet been certified by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), victims of domestic violence, and other serious crimes.
How to Apply or Submit Documents for TCVAP:
Online at:www.benefitscal.com – Select Cash Aid
By phone: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at 1-800-560-0976
By fax: (916) 875-8262 or e-fax (916) 854-9263
In person:
2700 Fulton Ave.
Sacramento, CA 9582
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 3960 Research Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95838
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 5747 Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
2450 Florin Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 210 North Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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TCVAP application:
SAWS 2 PLUS: English, Spanish ,Russian
Please check Cash Aid
For information about your case:
Call the Service Center and follow the prompts at 1-800-560-0976
Service Center Hours Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Online: visit www.BenefitsCal.com 24 hours a day
In person: See Office Locations and hours of operation above
SAR 7 Information
Many households must complete a SAR 7 six (6) months after applying for TCVAP. The SAR 7 is due by the 5th of the month.
Complete your SAR 7 online at www.BenefitsCal.com or find the form here SAR 7 and submit by mail or in person.
Need help completing the SAR7:
Reasonable Accommodations
Do you have any physical, mental, developmental, or emotional conditions that make it hard for you to apply for benefits or meet program requirements? We can give you extra help. We call this type of help a reasonable accommodation.
To request a reasonable accommodation for TCVAP you may:
- Verbally by calling the Service Center at 1-800-560-0976 or while speaking to a worker about your case
- Submit a written request online, by mail, by fax, or in person
The law protects people with physical, mental, emotional, and developmental disabilities as well as others with serious health problems (42 U.S.C. § 12132). For more information please review the PUB 13 and USDA Nondiscrimination Statement.
For more information and assistance regarding services available under the TCVAP program, see:
The Enhanced Services for Asylees and Vulnerable Noncitizens (ESAVN) program. For more information about services available and to see if you're eligible, please visit the ESAVN webpage.
To contact a local organization who assist victims of crime, contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center for assistance.
