Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Lake County Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division
99 Edison Boulevard, Suite 26, Silver Bay, MN 55614
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Interpretation services
LEP plan on file with DHS
Application process
- Apply online at: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ - Walk in or visit website to print an application and mail it or drop it off
Service area
Lake County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
Application Process
Description
Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP 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, 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 their MFIP grant 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
10/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Lake County Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance Division
Financial Assistance division, available to people who are income and asset eligible according to state and federal guidelines