Economic Assistance
If you need to submit information regarding your public assistance case. It can be uploaded here. Please make sure documents are legible. Click on Public Assistance
Upload to Health & Human Services
Documents can be uploaded for: Cash Assistance, Food Support, Medical Programs, Emergency Assistance Programs and Child Care Assistance.
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If you have submitted an application, you must complete an interview in order to determine your eligibility. Interviews are completed by phone, when an eligibility specialist contacts you, the number you will see on your caller ID is 218-333-4299. If you cannot complete a phone interview, you must stop by our front desk located on the second floor of the Community Services Center, 616 America Ave NW, Bemidji to conduct your interview. |
Child Care Assistance Program Fund Plan
Administration of the Child Care Assistance Program
Counties and Tribes must submit a biennial Child Care Fund Plan to the Commissioner. Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) rules and laws allow counties and tribes to establish some local policies and procedures. These local policies and procedures, when included in this plan and approved by the Commissioner, are considered county/tribal policy and are used to support Agency decisions during Appeals. The Department of Human Services (state DHS) will review and approve County and Tribal Child Care Fund Plans.
DHS encourages counties and tribes to involve other stakeholders such as:
Parents, child care providers, culturally specific organizations, child care aware agencies and other collaborative partners and agencies in the development of this plan. Beltrami County's Child Care Assistance Plan was available for public comment from 8/16/2023 – 9/1/2023 and is currently under state review, pending approval. Once finalized, this plan will be posted here for public information.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Child care assistance is available to parents who are receiving assistance under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and parents whose income is at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty guideline and are in an approved activity. It is important for parents to know their child is well-cared for while they are at work, looking for work, obtaining training or going to school in order to secure employment. Application is required to have eligibility determined. CCAP may not cover all child care costs. Parental amounts depend on the family's income, the number of people in the family, and how much the child care provider charges. The goal is to assist the family to maintain employment and gain self-sufficiency.
Programs Available
Related Links
Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program
Minnesota Department of Human Services Licensing Information Lookup
Child Support
Every child needs financial and emotional support and every child has the right to support from both parents. Minnesota's child support program benefits children by enforcing parental responsibility for child support.
Either parent of a child may apply or qualify for certain support services from the Child Support Unit. Depending on the circumstances associated with the case, threre may be fees assessed for collection unless the applicant receives public assistance (Minnesota Family Investment Program, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, or Childcare Assistance.)
Services available:
*Locating parents
*Establishing parentage
*Establishing and enforcing court orders for basic medical and child care support
*Working with other states to enforce support orders
*Collecting and processing payments
*Assisting clients through the child support process
*Closing cases
Services NOT available:
you may wish to consult an attorney for assistance as we CANNOT help with:
*Legal separation and divorce
*Custody and parenting time
*We cannot answer legal questions about custody and parenting time
*Spousal maintenance (alimony) establishment
*Legal advice or counsel
Child support agencies and county attorneys do not represent either parent in child support court actions. Rather, they represent the best interests of the child according to the requirements of child support statutes and guidelines. In Minnesota, parents can also use an expedited process to resolve child support matters where they can represent themselves. More information is available at the Minnesota Judicial Branch, Self Help Center.
Minnesota Department of Human Services - Child Support onLine
Human Services Interactive Voice Response case and payment information:
*(651)215-5630 (Twin Cities area)
*1-800-657-3512 (outside Twin Cities calling area)
*TTY/TDD users, call the Minnesota Relay Service: 1-800-627-3529
Financial & Medical Assistance
Cash Assistance - DWP, MFIP, MSA, GRH, GA
Food Support
Medical Programs
Emergency Assistance
Fraud in Public Assistance
FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
Use the Eligibility Screening Tool provided by Bridge to Benefits to see if you or someone else may be eligible for public work support programs. It will ask you a few simple questions but will NOT ask you for information that identifies you. It's easy, confidential and free!
Employment Services
Our Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) works with families to move toward self-sufficiency. We guide participants through the entire process of finding a job and offer personal support. |
SNAP Employment and Training
SNAP participants gain skills, training, or work experience to increase their ability to obtain regular employment that leads to economic self-sufficiency.
Employer Services
Subsidized Work Programs, on the Job training, employer needs assessments, incumbent worker training and education.
Activity Log
Use this fillable pdf ACTIVITY LOG to turn in weekly activity to your Navigator.