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Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Le Sueur County Human Services

88 South Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057

Eligibility

- Residents of Le Sueur County that meet an asset limit of $10,000 (you may own up to $10,000 and qualify, assigned case worker can inform what properties count) - Pregnant women and families with children under age 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 birth certificate health insurance card Medical Assistance card permanent resident card proof of address proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm Friday
https://www.lesueurcounty.gov/672/Human-Services

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for a mailed application; walk in; or apply online via: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov NOTE: Applications available in Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese.

Service area

Le Sueur County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Languages

Spanish

Description

Provides 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

01/26/2026

Providing organization

Le Sueur County Human Services

Assists residents of Le Sueur County in maintaining and enhancing quality of life and increasing opportunities for self-sufficiency and independence