Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Cook County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance
411 West 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Eligibility
Open to all low income families who are residents of Cook County
Required documents
Application/registration form
proof of income
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Apply in person or online at: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/- Visit website to print an application and mail it or drop it off
Service area
Cook County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
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 time 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 grant 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 assistanceNote: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance and/or Food Support.
Last Assured
09/24/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Cook County Public Health and Human Services - Financial Assistance
A public agency that provides financial assistance and health care to residents of the county