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MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (MFIP)

MFIP is a monthly cash or food benefits program. It is for families with dependent children and some pregnant women. MFIP is time limited, most parents with minor children will only receive help for a total of sixty months. Because MFIP expects, supports and rewards work; parents must meet work rule requirements or the grants will be reduced.


GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA)

GA is monthly cash payment that clients use for clothes, food, housing, and other basic needs. They are for people who:

  • Have little or no income
  • Are not able to receive help from other state or federal programs
GA is for people who cannot work.


EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (EA) AND EMERGENCY GENERAL ASSISTANCE (EGA)

EA and EGA are short-term help for people who need money for a crisis.

EA and EGA are for people who have had a fire, utility shut off, illness, eviction, theft, loss of job, or other major problems.

EA is for those who have children in the home under age 21. EGA is for those who apply for or are receiving GA.


MINNESOTA SUPPLEMENTAL AID (MSA)

MSA is a monthly cash payment. It helps people whose disability, retirement, or other income is not enough to meet their needs. It can also give short-term help for a crisis.

MSA is for people who are:

  • Age 65 or older
  • Disabled


REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA)

RCA is for people who:

  • Have been in the US 8 months or less and meet income guidelines



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HIPAA Privacy Policies

Rice County Privacy Policies

Faribault Licensed Childcare Providers

Northfield Licensed Childcare Providers

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How Do I?
Who is eligible for help with medical bills?

What help is available if our family has an emergency like a house fire?

Where do I go to find out how to set up child support for my child?

How do I contact the 24-hour adult mental health crisis line?

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Contact Info
Mark Shaw
Social Services Director
(507) 332-6115

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Faribault Phone
507-332-6115

Northfield Phone
507-645-4723

Lonsdale Phone
507-744-5185

320 NW 3rd Street Faribault, 55021

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