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Program Details
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
Human Services Office - Jackson
County Programs for Families
Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
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, 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.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Cottonwood County
- Jackson County
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Location
407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143
Area Served
Jackson and Cottonwood counties
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Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-847-4000
- Toll Free: 800-622-5207
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Websites
Other Locations
- Human Services Office - Windom 11 4th St, Windom, MN, 56101
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs
- Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing
- Child Support Services (CSS)
- County Programs for Food Support
- County Programs for Income Assistance
- County Programs for People with Disabilities
- Mental Health Case Management
- Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP)
Last Update 9/8/2026
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