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Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Rice County Social Services

320 3rd Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021

Eligibility

Residents of Rice County who meet one of the following conditions: - Pregnant women and families with children under 18 (or under 19 if in secondary or vocational school full-time), providing they meet all eligibility requirements. Both parents can get MFIP if they are both in the home. - Non-parental relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc.) can get MFIP for children in their care and can choose to be on the MFIP grant or to get a child-only grant. If they get assistance only for the children, their income and assets are not considered and they are not subject to the 60-month lifetime limit. - Other requirements for MFIP eligibility include but are not limited to; immigration status, state residence, asset limits, and cooperation with employment and child support requirements.

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate driver's license eviction notice health insurance card mail with current address Medicare card picture ID proof of address proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(800)422-1286

Voice - Crisis Line

https://www.ricecountymn.gov/349/Public-assistance-programs
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available; Somali; Spanish

Application process

Call; walk in; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Rice County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Languages

Spanish
Somali

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Minnesota's version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition: - A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance ? NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Child Care Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

Last Assured

03/19/2026

Providing organization

Rice County Social Services

County family services agency

Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Rice County Social Services