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Minnesota Family Investments Program - MFIP - Freeborn County Human Services

203 Clark Street West, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Eligibility
Residents of Freeborn 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 to get a child-only grant. If they get assistance only for the children, their income 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 Social Security card/number state ID
Hours
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Application process
  • Application can be dropped off in person, in the drop box, via email or mail
Service area
Freeborn County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Application Process

  • Walk In
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:
  • 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/or Food Support.
Last Assured
12/12/2025
Providing organization
Freeborn County Human Services

County human services office