Minnesota Family Investments Program - MFIP - Aitkin County Health and Human Services

204 First Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

Eligibility

Primarily serves Aitkin County - Two-parent families must work immediately. - Single-parent families must work immediately. - Parents who don't work or follow through to support their families have their assistance reduced first by 10, then 30%. Those facing the 30% penalty have their rent paid directly to their landlord. - There is a 60-month lifetime limit on assistance. - Those over age 60, ill, incapacitated, caring for family members with disabilities or experiencing a crisis are exempt from work requirements. Parents can use a lifetime total exemption of 12 months to care for children under age 1. - Domestic abuse victims following safety plans are temporarily exempt from time limits.

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

Fax

Voice

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Contact your county social services department www.mnbenefits.mn.gov

Service area

Aitkin County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

- MFIP brings employers' needs for workers and the needs of people on welfare for work together. By working closely together, employers, schools and government can ready people on welfare for existing jobs, help those now in the workforce gain new skills and prepare future workers for tomorrow's jobs. - Can apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov

Last Assured

08/09/2024

What's Here

TANF Applications TANF Appeals/Complaints

Providing organization

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County's Mission: Our Mission is to assist citizens, preserve families and promote dignity, safety, health, responsibility, and self-sufficiency.