Program Details

Crow Wing County Community 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 program for at-risk families to help prevent child abuse and neglect

Check specific program guidelines for requirements.

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

204 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

Crow Wing 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 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.
Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.
Parenting Support - Car Seats Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
Utility Assistance Help to pay for utility services for people in need

4/3/2025