Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). 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: - 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/or Food Support.
Last assured
02/16/2024
Physical Address
118 North Main Avenue, New York Mills, MN 56567
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Application process
- Call for appointment; walk in - Apply online at MNBenefits, which is a secure web application; https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Required documents
Application; birth certificate; drivers license; proof of address; proof of household income; Social Security card/number; state ID
Eligibility
Minnesota residents 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 to get a child-only grant. If they get assistance only for the children, their income 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. - Serves Otter Tail County
Service area
Otter Tail County, MN
Agency info
Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
Provides an array of financial and social services to maintain or enhance the quality of life for Otter Tail County residents.