Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months. When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.
Last assured
08/08/2024
Physical Address
1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hours
- Phone Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Drop Box Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week; outside building near entrance
Voice
Voice
Fax
(612)288-2981
Application process
Online Application: - To apply, visit MNBenefits at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - To apply, submit forms, and update information, visit InfoKeep at https://infokeep.hennepin.us/ Print Application: - To print an application, visit https://edocs.mn.gov to download any form and print to send in an application - Mail applications to Hennepin County Department PO Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440 - Call for an application - Walk in to drop off or pick up an application at a Human Service Center location
Required documents
Application/registration form; birth certificate for families with children; photo ID; proof of residency (piece of mail, application of new ID, rental lease, bus ticket, etc.); shelter verification; verification of the last 30 days of income and assets; including more supporting documents can help process applications quickly
Eligibility
Minnesota residents who are: - Pregnant women or families with children under 18 (or under 19 if in secondary or vocational school full-time). Both parents can get MFIP if they are in the home. - Relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins etc.) can get MFIP only for children in their care or can choose to be included in the MFIP grant. If the caregiver only wants assistance for the children, their income and assets are not considered, and they are not subject to the MFIP 60-month limit. - Other requirements for MFIP include: Immigration status, state residency, asset and income limits, cooperation with employment, and child support requirements
Service area
Hennepin County, MN
Agency info
Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits