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Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - White Earth Nation

48036 Pow Wow Highway, Ponsford, MN 56575

Eligibility
Low income pregnant women, families, and non-parental relative caregivers who are Native Americans enrolled as a White Earth Nation band member, who have limited to no income or resources, and are residents of Becker, Clearwater, or Mahnomen County
Required documents
Application/registration form birth certificate eviction notice photo ID proof of address proof of income statements tribal enrollment numbers utility disconnection notice/shut off notice
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Application process
  • Call for information; email; walk in to drop off applications
  • Mail applications to PO Box 100, Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Service area
Becker County, MN Clearwater County, MN Mahnomen County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
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 women 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
04/07/2025
Providing organization
White Earth Nation

White Earth Nation is one of six Chippewa Indian Bands and is a sovereign federally recognized Native American Tribe. Oversees government, administrative, business, and human services programs for White Earth tribal members in Becker, Clearwater, and Mahnomen County in north-central Minnesota.