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Program Details
Aitkin County Health and Human Services
County Programs for Families
Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
Description
County programs for families with children include:
- Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs
- Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school
- Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services
- Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary program for at-risk families to help prevent child abuse and neglect
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Location
204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431
Area Served
Aitkin County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-927-7200
- Toll Free: 800-328-3744
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
- Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing The local county office that oversees licenses for child foster care. Foster care is a temporary safe family home for children who have been placed by a court order or a voluntary placement agreement.
- Child Support Services (CSS) The Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Support Division and county child support agencies work with both parents to establish and enforce child support court orders.
- County Programs for Food Support Apply for county programs that help pay for food
- County Programs for Income Assistance Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
- County Programs for People with Disabilities Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities
- Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
- Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
- Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.
- Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
- WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.
Last Update
12/18/2024