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Program Details
Polk County Social 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
- Polk County
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Location
250 Cleveland Ave SW, McIntosh, MN, 56556
Area Served
Polk County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-281-3127
- Toll Free: 877-281-3127
Websites
Other Locations
- Polk County Social Services 612 N Broadway, Crookston, MN, 56716
- Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks 1424 Central Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721
Other Services at this Location
- 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
Last Update
11/22/2024