Diversionary Work Program - DWP - White Earth Nation

123 West Monroe Avenue, Mahnomen, MN 56557

Eligibility

Native Americans families enrolled as White Earth Nation band members who meet income guidelines and are residents of Becker, Clearwater, or Mahnomen County

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate eviction notice photo ID proof of address proof of income statements tribal enrollment numbers utility disconnection notice/shut off notice

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)935-2359

Voice

(844)282-6580

Voice

https://www.whiteearth.com/divisions/human-services/financial-services

[email protected]

Application process

- Call for information; email; visit website; walk in to drop off applications - Mail applications to PO Box 100, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

Service area

Becker County, MN
Clearwater County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN

Description

A short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving from unsubsidized employment to increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period.

Last assured

04/07/2025

What's Here

Welfare to Work Programs Native American Community

Providing organization

White Earth Nation

White Earth Nation is one of six Chippewa Indian Bands and is a sovereign federally recognized Native American Tribe. Oversees government, administrative, business, and human services programs for White Earth tribal members in Becker, Clearwater, and Mahnomen County in north-central Minnesota.