Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Kittson County Social Services Department

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

06/30/2025

Physical Address

410 5th Street South, Suite 100, Hallock, MN 56728

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(218)843-2689

Voice

(800)672-8026

Fax

(218)843-2607

Website

https://www.co.kittson.mn.us/government/departments/social_services/financial_support_programs.php

Application process

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

Required documents

Application/registration form; proof of address; proof of household income; verification of assets; identification for each family member

Eligibility

Residents of Kittson 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

Kittson County, MN

Agency info

Kittson County Social Services Department

County health and human services agency