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Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) - Employment and Training

20 NE 3rd Street, Aitkin, MN 56431

Eligibility

Residents of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, and Saint Louis counties who meet asset limits and: - Are either United States citizens or have a qualified non-citizen immigration status - Either pregnant or responsible for a child under age 19 - Have low or very low income, under-employed (working for very low wages), or unemployed

Required documents

Vary

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)910-8303

Voice - Intake Adult Education

(218)735-6123

Voice - Intake Employment Services

https://www.aeoa.org/mfip

Application process

Referral from a county financial worker

Service area

Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cook County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Public assistance program which focuses on the overall family's well-being and provides resources to move to employment quickly, whether this be through up-skilling or through help with interview and job search skills. Support service monies are utilized to address childcare, transportation, and work-related costs that could be impediments to employment. As recipients face a five-year time limit on receiving public assistance benefits, the program utilizes one-on-one group initiatives and counseling to facilitate participant success and self-sufficiency. Follow-up is provided to support job retention and reduce program recurrence.

Last Assured

09/03/2025

Providing organization

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) - Employment and Training

Provides employment readiness and job development services to unemployed and underemployed low-to-moderate income individuals, and to increase their employability