New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 119 - REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM
Part 510 - ELIGIBILITY POLICY - RESOURCES/PROPERTY
Section 8.119.510.6 - OBJECTIVE
The objective of the RRP is to assist refugees to become self-sufficient by providing a program of financial and medical assistance while, supportive services are provided, to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees in the state of New Mexico through programs designed to assist with integration, promotion of economic self-sufficiency, and protecting refugees and communities from infectious diseases and other health related issues. HCA has agreed to administer this program subject to the receipt of federal funds. Under the RRP, sponsors(s) and VOLAGs work closely with the federal government to coordinate support services authorized under the program. The RRP includes the provision of refugee cash assistance (RCA), refugee medical assistance (RMA), refugee social services (RSS) and additional support services funded by the office of refugee resettlement (ORR).