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Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Fillmore County Community Services - Social Services

902 Houston Street NW, Suite 1, Preston, MN 55965

Minnesota residents 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 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; serves Fillmore County
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https://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/human_services/financial_assistance/index.php

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Fillmore County, MN

Description

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. There is a 60-month time limit with some limited exceptions. Participants are required to follow certain work rules and 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. MFIP recipients may also be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance and/or Food Support.

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Fillmore County Community Services - Social Services

Fillmore County Community Services (Human Services) provide services for the social and income maintenance needs of Fillmore County residents

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