Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Todd County Human Services
212 2nd Avenue South, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Residents of Todd 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 to get a child-only grant. If they get assistance only for the children, their income 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.
Application/registration form identification for each family member proof of address proof of household income verification of assets
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpreters available; Spanish
- Call; walk; or visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov to print application - Application can be dropped off in person, in the drop box, via email or mail
Todd County, MN
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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.
12/12/2025
Todd County Human Services
County human services office