Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
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 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 grants 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 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Last assured
03/07/2024
Physical Address
1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Hours
- Intake Hours: 8:30 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Child Care Available for Conducting Business: 8:15 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday - Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Closed: Holidays
Voice
Voice
Fax
(651)554-5748
Voice
(651)554-5616
Application process
- Call for an application; email; mail or drop off an application to the Northern Service Center; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ to apply and submit an application online - Walk in to get an application at the Administration Center (Vital Statistics) 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 - Walk in to get an application at the Burnsville Workforce Center 2800 West County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 - Walk in to get an application at the University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street Farmington, MN 55024 - Walk in to get an application at the Western Service Center (Public Health or Social Services) 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Applicants will need to come in for an interview after their application and forms are filled out.
Required documents
Application/registration form; varies
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
Service area
Dakota County, MN
Agency info
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.