Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Meeker County Human Services

114 North Holcombe Avenue, Suite 180, Litchfield, MN 55355

Eligibility

Residents of Meeker County who meet one of the following conditions: - 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 systems

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of address proof of household income verification of assets identification for each family member

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(877)915-5300

Voice

(320)693-5344

Fax

(320)693-5300

Voice

https://www.co.meeker.mn.us/243/Cash-Food-Medical-Assistance

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Meeker County, MN

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 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 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 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Last assured

03/17/2025

What's Here

Low Income TANF Applications Kinship Caregivers Pregnant Individuals

Providing organization

Meeker County Human Services

Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.

The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.

Special Needs Grant

MSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:

- Certain home repairs

- Certain household furniture and appliances

- Guardian or conservator service fees

- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance

- Medically prescribed special diets

- Representative payee services

Adults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.