Minnesota Family Investments Program - MFIP - Aitkin County Health and Human Services
- 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
Categories
Last assured
08/09/2024
Physical Address
204 First Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)927-7210
Website
Application process
Contact your county social services department www.mnbenefits.mn.gov
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.
Languages
English
Service area
Aitkin County, MN
Agency info
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.