Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Availability:

Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis Counties.

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible for these benefit programs, you must be a resident of Minnesota, either pregnant or responsible for a child under age 19, either a U.S. citizen or have a qualified non-citizen immigration status, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), or unemployed, and meet program asset limits.

Program Description:

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is a work first focused program designed to assist public assistance recipients and enhance their efforts so they can successfully transition from Welfare-to-Work. A structured job search coupled with a Work First training curriculum, Job Club support network, and resume development, prepares individuals for and emphasizes the importance and values of work. Complementing that format is Employment and Training's venue of Adult Education, Lives in Transition, CareerForce locations, Vocational Evaluation, Supported Work experience Program, and placement activities that address traditional barriers to employment.

Support service monies are utilized to address childcare, transportation, and work-related costs that could be impediments to employment. As recipients face a five-year time limit on receiving public assistance benefits, the program utilizes intensive one-on-one and group initiatives and counseling to facilitate participant success and self-sufficiency. Follow-up is provided to support job retention and reduce program recurrence.

Contact:

Aitkin
218-735-6123

Carlton
218-878-5002

Cook
218-264-9593

Koochiching
218-240-9075

St. Louis
218-735-6849

Itasca
218-327-6758