To apply for a cash program click here. Once you complete the application either bring or mail it to our office.  New application interviews are taken on Monday - Friday between 9:30am and 2:00pm a walk-in basis.  Applications are also available at our office or call to request to have one sent to you.  Our phone number is (218) 824-1250 or toll-free 1-888-772-8212.
Diversionary Work Program (DWP)       brochure  DHS-4034   A four-month program that helps low-income Minnesota families find a job. The goal of DWP is to help parents immediately go to work rather than go on welfare. Parents are expected to sign an employment plan before their family is approved for DWP. After families have an employment plan, they can receive financial assistance to meet their basic needs and get other supports, such as food support and child and health care assistance.
General Assistance (GA)  brochure  DHS-2062   Provides cash assistance for single, unemployed adults with out children, including people who are elderly, ill, injured or otherwise incapacitated.
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)  brochure DHS-3179   State's welfare reform program for low-income families with children. MFIP helps families move to work and focuses on helping families. It includes both cash and food assistance. When most families first apply for cash assistance, they will participate in the Diversionary Work Program, or DWP. This is a four month program that helps parents go immediately to work rather than receive welfare. Some families may be referred to MFIP when they first apply for assistance or after they finish four months of DWP. MFIP helps families transition to economic stability. Parents are expected to work, and are supported in working. Most families can get cash assistance for only 60 months.   Education & Training   DHS-3366 Graduate to Independence   DHS-2887 Time Limits   DHS-3498 Family Violence Waiver   DHS-3477 Minor Caregivers   DHS-3238 Reporting Responsibilities   DHS-2647
Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)   brochure  DHS-1888   State funded program that provides a monthly cash supplement to people who are aged, blind or disabled and who receive federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Some recipients who do not receive SSI because their other income is too high may still be eligible for MSA if they meet MSA eligibility criteria and their income is below the MSA standard. MSA participants are also eligible for help with medical costs through the Medical Assistance (MA) program and for Food Support.
Refugee Cash Assistance  (RCA)    brochures DHS-4048   DHS-4518   The refugee resettlement program coordinates services to assist refugees in making the transition to life in the United States.  These services include resettlement and placement, cash and medical assistance, and employment and social services.