Program Details

Polk County Social Services

Apply for county programs that help pay for food

County programs that help pay for food include:

Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP): Provides food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Helps those with low income get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals
- SNAP Education and Training: Helps SNAP recipients with employment and education training and support
Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Nutrition program for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy

Check specific program guidelines for requirements.

612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716

612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716

Polk County

Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks 1424 Central Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721
Polk County Social Services - McIntosh 250 Cleveland Ave SW, McIntosh, MN, 56556

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 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 and Community Resource Navigator Navigators within local community organizations help pregnant families and those with children find and connect with local early childhood and family well-being services.
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 focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.

5/9/2025