Home

Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Carlton County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division

316 Elm Street, Moose Lake, MN 55767

Eligibility

Residents of Carlton County who meet one of the following conditions for eligibility: - 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 other documents may be requested

Hours

- Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Walk in: 10 am - 2 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 12:30 pm - 2 pm Thursday
https://www.carltoncountymn.gov/326/Cash-Assistance-Programs

Application process

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

Service area

Carlton County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), called MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program) helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60 month time limit, and 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 an MFIP grant being sanctioned, reduced or eliminated. 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 (SNAP).

Last Assured

03/13/2026

Providing organization

Carlton County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division

The Financial Assistance Department responsible for administering public assistance programs in Carlton County