The Financial Assistance Unit is responsible for providing the services of:

• Minnesota Health Care Programs
• Food Support Program
• Diversionary Work Program
• Minnesota Family Investment Program
• MFIP Child Care Program
• Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Program
• Emergency Assistance Program
• General Assistance
• Minnesota Supplemental Aid
• Employment and Training Services
• Fraud Investigation
• County Indigent Burials
• Information & Referral

If you would like more information or are interested in any of the above-noted services, please contact our office for a confidential screening at 507-635-6170 or toll free at 888-600-5169.

The following website may also assist you in determining if you are eligible for any public assistance services:

http://MN.BridgeToBenefits.org

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Plan 2012-2013

Struggling with heating bills? Need heat in your home? Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule is in effect from October 15, 2011 through April 15, 2012. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential utility customers from having their heat shut off, if they make and keep an affordable payment plan with their utility. Click on the link below for additional information:

http://www.puc.state.mn.us/PUC/consumers/shut-off-protection/index.html