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Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

Eligibility
Residents of Dakota 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; French; Romanian; Russian; Somali; Spanish; Thai; Vietnamese
Application process
  • Call for appointment; walk-in
Service area
Dakota County, MN

Other Information

Languages

  • Somali
  • Spanish

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
11/11/2025
Providing organization
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance

Administers financial assistance programs and support services to Dakota County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.