Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) - MC
TCVAP is a short term cash aid program that provides critical support, benefits, and services to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes who are not eligible for State or Federally-funded benefits and services due to immigration status or those victims awaiting Federal benefits.
What is the process?
Application for TCVAP
To apply online, go to Benefitscal.org or contact your local Social Services office, available Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed on County-observed holidays).
Proof of Victimhood
Once an application is received by County Department Social Services, applicants need to provide proof of being a trafficking victim by submitting evidence from police, government agency, court records, domestic violence program, copy of completed T Visa application (Form I-914), or legal, clinical, medical, or other professional from whom applicant has sought assistance in dealing with crime.
Non-citizen victims of crime and their eligible family members in the TCVAP are potentially eligible for benefits and services to the same extent as refugees.
Who is eligible?
Victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes who are not eligible for state or federally-funded benefits and services due to immigration status or those victims awaiting federal benefits.
TCVAP provides critical benefits and services to non-citizen victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes. These services include:
- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medical assistance
- Social services
- Employment services
These services are in place to assist the client with social adjustment and facilitate self-sufficiency while they are working with law enforcement on their case, working with a service provider, or seeking immigration relief. TCVAP benefits and services are also available to the client's eligible family members. Clients must meet income and resource requirements for each benefit.
When and where is this service offered?
To apply online, go to Benefitscal.org or contact your local Social Services office, available Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed on County-observed holidays).
Location, directions and hours of operation
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Monday - Friday 8-5
1086 East Grand Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Tel: (805) 474-2000
Monday - Friday 8-5
9630 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Tel: (805) 461-6000
Monday - Friday 8-5
600 Quintana Road
Morro Bay , CA 93442
Tel: (805) 772-6405
Fax: (805) 772-6409
Monday - Friday 8-5
681 West Tefft Street Suite 1
Nipomo, CA 93444
Tel: (805) 931-1800
Monday - Friday 8-5
406 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Tel: (805) 237-3110
Monday - Friday 8-5
3433 South Higuera
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: (805) 781-1600
FAQS
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.
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where perpetrators profit from the sexual exploitation and/or forced labor of men, women and children. It is a violation of basic human rights, and it is also a crime as defined by U.S. federal law and California state law.
If you are receiving TCVAP and are having concerns, contact your local County of San Luis Obispo Social Services office, which is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed on County-observed holidays).
No, you do not have to work with Law Enforcement to be potentially eligible for TCVAP.
No, a US Citizen is not eligible for TCVAP. However, there are other programs available. You can apply at any local County of San Luis Obispo Social Services office, which are open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed on County-observed holidays).
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages. The Hotline’s mission is to connect human trafficking victims and survivors to critical support and services to get help and stay safe, and to equip the anti-trafficking community with the tools to effectively combat all forms of human trafficking. The Hotline offers round-the-clock access to a safe space to report tips, seek services, and ask for help.
Human Trafficking Victims Resource Hotline
(888)373-7888
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a national support center whose mission is protect and promote the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their family members. NILC staff specialize in immigration law, and the employment and public benefits rights of immigrants
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) can be found on the internet at https://www.nilc.org/.
Or you can call the Los Angeles office at (213) 639-3900
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides immigration services and benefits. The USCIS was formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). USCIS can be found on the internet at
https://www.uscis.gov/. Or you can call toll-free 1-800-375-5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (TDD for the deaf or hard of hearing)
