Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Carlton County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division
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
09/20/2024
Physical Address
316 Elm Street, Moose Lake, MN 55767
Hours
- 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Walk in: 10 am - 2 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; 12:30 pm - 2 pm Thursday; walk-ins are welcome on Fridays when there is an emergency situation
Voice
Application process
- Call or walk in - Visit website to apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov
Required documents
Application/registration form; other proofs as requested
Eligibility
Residents of Carlton County who meet 1 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
Service area
Carlton County, MN
Agency info
Carlton County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division
Financial assistance division of Carlton County