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Becker County Human Services

Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families

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, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

Check specific program guidelines for requirements.

Becker County

Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
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 Children, Youth and Families 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
Mental Health Case Management Helps people of all ages with mental illness get services they need
Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that helps expecting and parenting families thrive.

8/6/2026

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