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Minnesota Family Investment Program - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

202 West Third Street, Winona County Office Building, Winona, MN 55987

Eligibility

Winona County residents with children in the home (including relative caregivers) and pregnant persons who meet income and other eligibility criteria

Hours

Office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Languages

Thai, English, American Sign Language, Korean, Laotian, French, Somali, Hmong, Spanish

Interpretation services

Language interpreters are available with advance notice.

Application process

Apply at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ or complete and return the Combined Application Form to the county office

Service area

Winona County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Somali
Spanish
Hmong

Program Fees

No Fee

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.

Last Assured

05/18/2022

Providing organization

Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

Winona County Human Services Division provides services to support the safety and well being of people in the county.