Trafficking and Crime Victim Assistance Program (TCVAP)

TCVAP provides cash assistance to victims of crime who need immediate services.

Who may be eligible for TCVAP

People who are not U.S. citizens and are:

*Those assisting in the prosecution of a crime include victims of:

Human trafficking waiting for Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) certification
Domestic violence
Other serious crimes

Steps to apply

1
Submit your application in one these ways:
- Online: At BenefitsCal.
- In-person: 170 Otis Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Call: (855) 557-5100
- Download the application (English | Español | 中文 | русский | Filipino | Tiếng Việt) and submit it in one of these ways:
  - Mail: SFHSA CalWORKs, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120
  - Fax: (415) 557-5478
  - Drop-off: 170 Otis Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2

Schedule and complete your TCVAP appointment

In person at 170 Otis Street or by phone (855) 557-5100.
3

Submit your paperwork by the due date

For help with this step, call (855) 557-5100.
4
After you apply

It can take up to 30 days to determine your TCVAP eligibility. During this time:
- Check your mail and phone messages for notices from CalWORKs, CalFresh (food assistance), and Medi-Cal (health services).
- Once your eligibility is determined, you will get an approval or denial notice.
- If you disagree with the decision or benefit amount, you can file an appeal by calling (800) 952-5253, or by mailing HSA Appeals Unit at S600, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120-7988.

Contact your Case Manager. To find out your Case Manager, call (415) 557-5100.