Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP - Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services Department
121 7th Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Residents of Ramsey County who meet certain eligibility criteria
Application/registration form proof of household income
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpreters available
Call or visit https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ for application and appointment NOTE: Metro Square location offers in-person services
Ramsey County, MN
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Program Fees
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 assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance and/or Food Support.
05/27/2025
Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services Department
A public agency that provides financial assistance to residents of the county