Minnesota Family Investments Program - MFIP - Minnesota Prairie County Alliance
1000 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093
Eligibility
- Families of low income with children under age 18 and pregnant women able to work who are residents of Dodge, Steele, and Waseca counties- To qualify, must also:- Meet an initial income test- Meet an initial asset limit of $10,000- Provide needed verifications.
Required documents
Contact agency for documentation requirements
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(507)923-2930
Voice·
Intake Dodge
(507)837-6630
Voice·
Intake Waseca
(888)850-9419
Voice
(507)431-5650
Voice·
Intake Steele
Interpretation services
Interpretation available through Language Line and interpreters available for scheduled appointments
Application process
Call for an application or visit website to apply https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Service area
Dodge County, MN
Steele County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
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.
Last Assured
05/19/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance
Human service's agency that provides financial assistance, child support services, and a variety of social services to individuals and families in Dodge, Steele, and Waseca counties.