Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Crow Wing County Community Services

204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Eligibility

Residents of Crow Wing 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

(218)824-1250

Voice

(218)824-1305

Fax

(888)772-8211

Voice

https://www.crowwing.gov/202/Cash-Programs

[email protected]

Application process

- Call; walk-in - Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Crow Wing County, MN

Description

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

10/13/2025

What's Here

TANF Applications

Providing organization

Crow Wing County Community Services

County social service department providing services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection