Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Marshall County Social Services
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
Last assured
02/06/2025
Physical Address
208 Colvin Avenue, Warren, MN 56762
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)745-5260
Application process
Call; visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Required documents
Application/registration form; picture ID; proof of address; proof of household income; Social Security card/number
Eligibility
Residents of Marshall 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 requirements
Service area
Marshall County, MN
Agency info
Marshall County Social Services
Administers human and social service programs to individuals and families