Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
Resource Name:Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
address
6133 402nd Street, North Branch, MN 55056
Eligibility
Residents of Chisago 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 get a child-only grant. If they get assistance only for the children, their incomes 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
proof of address
proof of household income
verification of assets
identification for each family member
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Call for appointment; walk-in- Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Service area
Chisago County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
Minnesota's version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).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:- A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance??NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Child Care Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.
Last Assured
08/18/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
County administered financial assistance programs