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Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Watonwan County Department of Human Services

715 2nd Avenue South, Saint James, MN 56081

Eligibility

Residents of Watonwan 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 picture ID proof of address proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.watonwancountymn.gov/162/Financial-Assistance

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call; walk; or visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov to print application - Application can be dropped off in person, in the drop box, via email or mail

Service area

Watonwan County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

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:?- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent?- A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy?- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

Last Assured

03/12/2026

Providing organization

Watonwan County Department of Human Services

County human services office

Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Watonwan County Department of Human Services