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Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department

313 North Main Street, Room 230, Center City, MN 55012

Eligibility

Residents of Chisago 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
(651)213-5200

Voice - Intake North Branch Office

https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/1222/Financial-Assistance

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

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

Service area

Chisago County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Minnesota's version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). 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: - A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance?? NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Child Care Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

Last Assured

08/18/2025

Providing organization

Chisago County Financial Assistance Department

County administered financial assistance programs