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Relative Custody Assistance - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

202 West Third Street, Winona County Office Building, Winona, MN 55987

Eligibility

Winona County residents; a relative custodian is a relative or important friend who has permanent legal and physical custody of a child through a transfer ordered by a Minnesota Juvenile Court or a tribal court

Hours

Office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.winona.mn.us/257/Human-Services
[email protected]

Languages

American Sign Language, Spanish, Thai, Hmong, Somali, French, English, Korean, Laotian

Interpretation services

Language interpreters are available with advance notice.

Application process

Call for information and assistance with applying; an application must be filed within 30 days of a transfer of legal custody and MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Plan) must be applied for before payment can begin

Service area

Winona County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish
Hmong
Somali

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

A Relative Custody Assistance Grant is a monthly financial assistance payment administered by Social Services for relatives who take permanent legal and physical custody of children with special needs upon a juvenile court determination that the children are unable to return to their parent's home.

Last Assured

05/18/2022

Providing organization

Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

Winona County Human Services Division provides services to support the safety and well being of people in the county.