Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Lake County Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division
616 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Eligibility
Open to all low income families who are residents of Lake County
Required documents
Application/registration form
(218)834-8400
Voice
Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
LEP plan on file with DHS
Application process
- Apply online at: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
- Walk in or visit website to print an application and mail it or drop it off
Service area
Lake County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60 month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grant 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
10/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Lake County Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division
Financial Assistance division, available to people who are income and asset eligible according to state and federal guidelines