Program Details

Becker County Human Services

Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities

County programs for people with disabilities include:

Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports
Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA)
Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

Specialization
- Adults with disabilities
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Disabilities

Check specific program guidelines for requirements.

712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

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 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 Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
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
Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.

4/3/2025