Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - Clearwater County Department of Human Services
MFIP brings employers' needs for workers and the needs of people on welfare for work together. By working closely together, employers, schools and government can ready people on welfare for existing jobs, help those now in the workforce gain new skills and prepare future workers for tomorrow's jobs.
Categories
Last assured
07/12/2024
Physical Address
216 Park Avenue North, PO Box X, Bagley, MN 56621
Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)344-8136
Voice
(800)422-0863
Application process
Contact your county social services department
Eligibility
Primarily serves Clearwater County -Two-parent families must work immediately. -Single-parent families must work within six months. Counties have the option of requiring work sooner; most require work within four months. -Parents who don't work or follow through to support their families have their assistance reduced first by 10, then 30 percent. Those facing the 30 percent penalty have their rent paid directly to their landlord. -There is a 60-month lifetime limit on assistance. -Those over age 60, ill, incapacitated, caring for family members with disabilities or experiencing a crisis are exempt from work requirements. Parents can use a lifetime total exemption of 12 months to care for children under age 1. -Domestic abuse victims following safety plans are temporarily exempt from time limits.
Service area
Clearwater County, MN
Agency info
Clearwater County Department of Human Services
Provides services for residents of Clearwater County