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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).
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).
Categories
Low Income
TANF Applications
Kinship Caregivers
Pregnant Individuals
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).
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).
Categories
Kinship Caregivers
Pregnant Individuals
Low Income
TANF Applications
Community youth clinic offers the following services:
- Child and teen check-ups
- Contraceptive services
- Flu shots
- General medical care such as physicals, school and sports physicals
- HIV testing and counseling
- HPV immunizations for patients whose insurance pays for it
- Pregnancy testing and counseling
- Prenatal care, postnatal care, and delivery at United Hospital or Regions Hospital
- STD testing and treatment
Community youth clinic offers the following services:
- Child and teen check-ups
- Contraceptive services
- Flu shots
- General medical care such as physicals, school and sports physicals
- HIV testing and counseling
- HPV immunizations for patients whose insurance pays for it
- Pregnancy testing and counseling
- Prenatal care, postnatal care, and delivery at United Hospital or Regions Hospital
- STD testing and treatment
Categories
General Physical Examinations
Young Adults
Pregnancy Testing
HPV Immunizations
Contraception
Flu Vaccines
Adolescents
General Medical Care
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Birth Control Counseling
Pregnant Teens
Community Clinics
HIV Testing
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness.
Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness.
Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.
Categories
Early Head Start
Pregnant Individuals With Children
Head Start
Preschool Age Children
Offers food and gas assistance. Applications for heat, utilities, rent, childcare, and other larger costs are available. Also includes the option to join Transitions, a 3-6 month coaching partnership helping women achieve specific goals in areas such as education, employment, finances, life-style, nutrition, and others.
Offers food and gas assistance. Applications for heat, utilities, rent, childcare, and other larger costs are available. Also includes the option to join Transitions, a 3-6 month coaching partnership helping women achieve specific goals in areas such as education, employment, finances, life-style, nutrition, and others.
Categories
Housing Authorities
Job Readiness
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Pregnant Individuals
Child Care Expense Assistance Applications
Formula/Baby Food
Life Coaching
Gas Money
- Referrals for anyone dealing with end of life issues
- Referrals for women and men with issues relating to pregnancy
- Referrals for anyone dealing with end of life issues
- Referrals for women and men with issues relating to pregnancy
Categories
Right to Life Groups
Death and Dying Education/Information
Pregnant Individuals
Specialized Information and Referral
Free confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy including:
- Counseling on pregnancy options
- Limited ultrasound
- Pregnancy testing
- Referrals
Licensed Adoption Services
Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption.
STD Testing and Treatment
Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment.
Parenting Plus
Earn while you learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items:
- Bedding and blankets
- Booster seats
- Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity)
- Convertible car seats
- Diapers
- Formula
- Pack 'n plays
- Safety gates
- Toys
- Wipes
Accepts donations of:
- New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers
- New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition
Free confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy including:
- Counseling on pregnancy options
- Limited ultrasound
- Pregnancy testing
- Referrals
Licensed Adoption Services
Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption.
STD Testing and Treatment
Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment.
Parenting Plus
Earn while you learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items:
- Bedding and blankets
- Booster seats
- Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity)
- Convertible car seats
- Diapers
- Formula
- Pack 'n plays
- Safety gates
- Toys
- Wipes
Accepts donations of:
- New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers
- New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition
Categories
Maternity Clothing
Resource Passports for Newborns
New Parents
Formula/Baby Food
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Baby Furniture
Adoption Counseling and Support
Maternity Clothing Donation Programs
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Donation Drop Off Points
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnant Individuals
Diapers
Adoption Information/Referrals
Baby Clothing
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Bedding/Linen
Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
Diaper Donation Programs
Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs
Adoption Evaluation/Placement
Pregnancy Testing
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness.
Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.
Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness.
Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.
Categories
Early Head Start
Pregnant Individuals With Children
Head Start
Preschool Age Children
Pregnancy and parenting support programs including:
- Car seat safety checks
- Free confidential pregnancy test
- Parenting with Purpose: Personalized parenting education appointments which include access to free baby clothes, diapers, furniture, baby food, toiletries, and more, assistance with finding and applying for resources, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and medical and community services referrals.
- Peer advocacy
- Provides pregnancy counseling for alternatives to abortion
- Support groups
?Donations are accepted, click here to see a list of current needs.
Pregnancy and parenting support programs including:
- Car seat safety checks
- Free confidential pregnancy test
- Parenting with Purpose: Personalized parenting education appointments which include access to free baby clothes, diapers, furniture, baby food, toiletries, and more, assistance with finding and applying for resources, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and medical and community services referrals.
- Peer advocacy
- Provides pregnancy counseling for alternatives to abortion
- Support groups
?Donations are accepted, click here to see a list of current needs.
Categories
Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections
Diaper Donation Programs
New Parents
Health Care Referrals
Pregnancy Testing
Parents of Infants/Toddlers
Diapers
Peer Counseling
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
Formula/Baby Food
Parent Support Groups
Baby Clothing
Baby Furniture
Caregivers
Families
Pregnant Individuals
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/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Categories
Pregnant Individuals
TANF Applications
Kinship Caregivers
Low Income
Provides educational classes to pregnant women, mothers, parents, or individuals making an adoption plan to engage in positive mentor relationships, life coaching, setting goals, and activities, with the opportunity to earn items.
Items Earned by Participation:
- Adult care items
- Breastfeeding supplies
- Infant care items such as clothing, diapers, diaper wipes, etc.
- Maternity clothes voucher and baby clothing voucher
- Pack N'Play and/or car seat
Educational Classes Offered:
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Car seat safety education
- Childbirth education
- Doula services
- Infant CPR
- Infant care
- Life groups
- Life skills
- Parenting
- Safe sleep
Provides educational classes to pregnant women, mothers, parents, or individuals making an adoption plan to engage in positive mentor relationships, life coaching, setting goals, and activities, with the opportunity to earn items.
Items Earned by Participation:
- Adult care items
- Breastfeeding supplies
- Infant care items such as clothing, diapers, diaper wipes, etc.
- Maternity clothes voucher and baby clothing voucher
- Pack N'Play and/or car seat
Educational Classes Offered:
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Car seat safety education
- Childbirth education
- Doula services
- Infant CPR
- Infant care
- Life groups
- Life skills
- Parenting
- Safe sleep
Categories
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Childbirth Education
Infant/Child CPR Instruction
Expectant Fathers
Parenting Skills Classes
Doula Services
Diapers
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Breastfeeding Individuals
Baby Clothing
Maternity Clothing
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Baby Furniture
Pregnant Individuals
Provides pregnancy, labor and delivery, and mother/baby care including:
- Family Birth Center providing childbirth classes, parenting education, on-site lactation consultants, 24/7 obstetricians and neonatal nurse practitioners, dedicated C-section suites and more.
- High risk care from the Perinatal Center and Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Maternal Fetal Medicine for high risk care during pregnancy.
- Women's Wellness Shop providing breastfeeding supplies. Located on 3rd floor of medical center.
Provides pregnancy, labor and delivery, and mother/baby care including:
- Family Birth Center providing childbirth classes, parenting education, on-site lactation consultants, 24/7 obstetricians and neonatal nurse practitioners, dedicated C-section suites and more.
- High risk care from the Perinatal Center and Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Maternal Fetal Medicine for high risk care during pregnancy.
- Women's Wellness Shop providing breastfeeding supplies. Located on 3rd floor of medical center.
Categories
Pregnant Individuals
Wellness Programs
Childbirth Education
Women
New Parents
Prenatal Care
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes
Pediatrics
Delivery/Childbirth
Abused Women
Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family.
Services offered:
- Health information on pregnancy
- Nutritional counseling and guidance
- Child's growth and development and child rearing questions
- Parenting education
- Prevention of child maltreatment
- Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children
- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family
- After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources
- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more
Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family.
Services offered:
- Health information on pregnancy
- Nutritional counseling and guidance
- Child's growth and development and child rearing questions
- Parenting education
- Prevention of child maltreatment
- Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children
- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family
- After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources
- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more
Categories
Pregnant Individuals
Mothers
Public Health Nursing
Early Identification Programs
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Families With Children
New Parents
Child Abuse Prevention
Nutrition Education
Childbirth Education
Developmental Disabilities
Adult Mentoring Programs
Home Based Parenting Education
- Confidential pregnancy testing
- Counseling and referrals for clients receiving pregnancy testing
- Counseling and parenting support for fathers
- Confidential STI testing and treatment for women
- Maternity and baby items, diapers and formula to mothers in financial difficulty. NOTE: Must participate in the pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education program. Individuals must be pregnant or parenting a child 12 months or younger.
- Sexual health and fertility awareness education
- Pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education with limited material assistance (Learn to Earn Program)
Accepts donations of new and used maternity and baby items that are clean and in good condition
- Confidential pregnancy testing
- Counseling and referrals for clients receiving pregnancy testing
- Counseling and parenting support for fathers
- Confidential STI testing and treatment for women
- Maternity and baby items, diapers and formula to mothers in financial difficulty. NOTE: Must participate in the pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education program. Individuals must be pregnant or parenting a child 12 months or younger.
- Sexual health and fertility awareness education
- Pregnancy, parenting, and life skills education with limited material assistance (Learn to Earn Program)
Accepts donations of new and used maternity and baby items that are clean and in good condition
Categories
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
New Parents
Baby Clothing
Maternity Clothing
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Pregnant Individuals
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Formula/Baby Food
New Dad Parenting Programs
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
Diapers
Maternity Clothing Donation Programs
Pregnancy Testing
Resource Passports for Newborns
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Diaper Donation Programs
Baby Furniture
This is an individualized program for the at-risk student who is self-motivated to complete high school graduation requirements. Success in this program is dependent upon attending on a regular basis, completing assignments and maintaining a steady rate of progress. Students meet once or twice a week (in groups of up to five) with their teacher(s) and then complete assignments on their own time
This is an individualized program for the at-risk student who is self-motivated to complete high school graduation requirements. Success in this program is dependent upon attending on a regular basis, completing assignments and maintaining a steady rate of progress. Students meet once or twice a week (in groups of up to five) with their teacher(s) and then complete assignments on their own time
Categories
Alternative Schools
At Risk Youth
Pregnant Teens
Adolescents
Secondary/High Schools
Provides the following services
- Friendship and emotional support
- Confidential medical referrals
- Friendship and emotional support
- Housing referrals
- Legal referrals
?- Maternity clothes and baby clothes. Donations of new and used maternity and baby clothing that is clean and in good condition.
- Pregnancy tests
- Professional referrals
Provides the following services
- Friendship and emotional support
- Confidential medical referrals
- Friendship and emotional support
- Housing referrals
- Legal referrals
?- Maternity clothes and baby clothes. Donations of new and used maternity and baby clothing that is clean and in good condition.
- Pregnancy tests
- Professional referrals
Categories
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
Legal Information Services
Physician Referrals
Baby Clothing
Pregnant Individuals
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Maternity Clothing Donation Programs
Pregnancy Testing
Maternity Clothing
Provides medical and reproductive health care services including:
- Birth control consultations and services, including long acting contraceptive methods (IUDs and Implants)
- Emergency contraception
- Pap Smears, annual reproductive health check-ups, and cancer screenings
- Pregnancy termination services, both medication and surgical procedures
- STD/STI testing and treatment; HIV testing
- Walk-in pregnancy testing and services: Testing choices, full options counseling, community referrals, and ultrasound (by appointment)
Provides medical and reproductive health care services including:
- Birth control consultations and services, including long acting contraceptive methods (IUDs and Implants)
- Emergency contraception
- Pap Smears, annual reproductive health check-ups, and cancer screenings
- Pregnancy termination services, both medication and surgical procedures
- STD/STI testing and treatment; HIV testing
- Walk-in pregnancy testing and services: Testing choices, full options counseling, community referrals, and ultrasound (by appointment)
Categories
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
HIV Testing
Pap Tests
Emergency Contraception
Postabortion Counseling
Pre-Abortion Counseling
Pregnancy Testing
Contraception
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Obstetrics/Gynecology
HIV Infections
Pro-Choice Pregnancy Counseling
Abortion Referrals
Women's Health Centers
Pregnant Individuals
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Birth Control Counseling
Pregnant Teens
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/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Categories
Pregnant Individuals
TANF Applications
Kinship Caregivers
Low Income
- Childbirth classes held in English, Spanish, and Somali for low income, pregnant women on Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- Prenatal yoga for low income, pregnant women on Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- Car seat education and distribution for state funded BluePlus, HealthPartners and UCare members only
- Breast pump education and distribution for HealthPartners state funded and private insurance plans and state funded UCare plan members only
- Childbirth classes held in English, Spanish, and Somali for low income, pregnant women on Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- Prenatal yoga for low income, pregnant women on Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- Car seat education and distribution for state funded BluePlus, HealthPartners and UCare members only
- Breast pump education and distribution for HealthPartners state funded and private insurance plans and state funded UCare plan members only
Categories
Yoga
Pregnant Individuals
Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections
Breast Pumps
Medicaid Recipients
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Childbirth Education
Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions.
Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in 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/or Food Support.
Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions.
Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in 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/or Food Support.
Categories
Families With Children
Pregnant Individuals
Families With Adolescents
TANF Applications
Low Income
Provides maternity portraits, birth announcements, and other resources including a Bouquet of Blessings which is made up of items such as socks and hats for the new baby.
Provides maternity portraits, birth announcements, and other resources including a Bouquet of Blessings which is made up of items such as socks and hats for the new baby.
Categories
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnant Individuals
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
Bereaved Parents
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Minnesota's short-term (4 month), work-focused program that provides services and supports to eligible families to help them actively look for jobs. The goal is to stabilize incomes so families do not need to apply for broader benefits from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
Participants work with a job counselor to develop an employment plan before benefits can be issued.
- Focuses on employment services to help participants find jobs quickly
- Helps families pay for rent, utilities, or other housing costs. Housing costs are paid directly to the vendor.
- Provides child care assistance and other supportive services needed to find work
- Families will be assessed for eligibility of food support and cash benefits
Minnesota's short-term (4 month), work-focused program that provides services and supports to eligible families to help them actively look for jobs. The goal is to stabilize incomes so families do not need to apply for broader benefits from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
Participants work with a job counselor to develop an employment plan before benefits can be issued.
- Focuses on employment services to help participants find jobs quickly
- Helps families pay for rent, utilities, or other housing costs. Housing costs are paid directly to the vendor.
- Provides child care assistance and other supportive services needed to find work
- Families will be assessed for eligibility of food support and cash benefits
Categories
Single Parents
Pregnant Individuals
Welfare to Work Programs
Families
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 extentions 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).
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 extentions 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).
Categories
Low Income
Kinship Caregivers
TANF Applications
Pregnant Individuals
Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions.
Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in 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/or Food Support.
Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions.
Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in 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/or Food Support.
Categories
Single Parents
Pregnant Individuals
TANF Applications
Kinship Caregivers
- Provides free pregnancy tests
- Some maternity and infant/child clothing, baby care books, and toys
- Center has videos, literature, cassette tapes, and speakers available upon request
- Emergency baby food, formula, and diapers
- Staffed by trained volunteers
Learn to Earn program:
Participants attend classes, read books, and watch videos to earn points which are then used to "purchase" items such as baby furniture and baby clothing.
- Provides free pregnancy tests
- Some maternity and infant/child clothing, baby care books, and toys
- Center has videos, literature, cassette tapes, and speakers available upon request
- Emergency baby food, formula, and diapers
- Staffed by trained volunteers
Learn to Earn program:
Participants attend classes, read books, and watch videos to earn points which are then used to "purchase" items such as baby furniture and baby clothing.
Categories
Printed/Printable Materials
Maternity Clothing
Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy Testing
Diapers
Baby Clothing
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Pregnant Individuals
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Right to Life Groups
Baby Furniture
Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines
Formula/Baby Food
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Diaper Donation Programs