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The Food Support Employment and Training Program FSET - Beltrami County Health And Human Services

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requires each state to operate an employment and training program for Food Support recipients. The goal of the FSET program is to help such recipients prepare for and become employed. The program operates in all 87 counties. County human service agencies administer the program, but generally contract with local employment and training service providers for delivery of services to program participants. At the state level, the program is jointly managed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Economic Security.

Last assured

07/09/2024

Physical Address

616 America Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(218)333-4150

Application process

Each participant is first provided with an orientation to program services, followed by an individual assessment and completion of an employability plan. Depending on the individual's needs, the participant may take part in job seeking training, group and individual job search activities, remedial literacy or other adult basic education. English language training, short-term vocational or technical training, job placement, and assistance with transportation or other supportive services. Also available at Red Lake Branch

Eligibility

Primarily serves Beltrami County Able-bodied Food Support recipients between the ages of 18 and 55 who do not receive cash benefits from other public assistance programs are required to participate in FSET employment and training services. However, persons responsible for the care of young children or an incapacitated household member, receiving unemployment benefits, participating in a chemical dependency treatment program, employed 30 or more hours per week, or participating in an approved training program are excused from participation. For those required to participate in FSET: -Participation is required each month Food Support is received. -Each recipient must participate for up to 32 hours per week. Voluntary Participation: To the extent that resources permit, Food Support recipients who are excused from mandatory participation may volunteer to participate in FSET services.

Languages

English

Service area

Beltrami County, MN

Agency info

Beltrami County Health And Human Services

Provides social services to residents of the county whose personal or family resources are inadequate to meet their basic human needs.

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