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Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

320 Miners Drive East, Ely, MN 55731

Eligibility

Residents of Saint Louis County who meet one of the following conditions: - Pregnant women and families with children under 18 (or under 19 if in secondary or vocational school full-time), providing they meet all eligibility requirements. Both parents can get MFIP if they are both in the home. - Non-parental relative caregivers (grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc.) can get MFIP for children in their care and can choose to be on the MFIP grant or get a child-only grant. If they get assistance only for the children, their incomes and assets are not considered and they are not subject to the 60-month lifetime limit. - Other requirements for MFIP eligibility include but are not limited to immigration status, state residence, asset limits, and cooperation with employment and child support requirements

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of address proof of household income verification of assets identification for each family member

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)262-6000

Voice - Intake Hibbing

(218)471-7137

Voice - Intake Virginia

(218)365-8220

Voice - Intake Ely

(218)726-2101

Voice - Intake Duluth

https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/economic-services-supports/apply-for-cash-food-assistance#6302885-family-cash-assistance-mfipdwp
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call; walk-in - Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

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).

Last Assured

09/30/2025

Providing organization

Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Saint Louis County