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St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services
SLC Public Health and Human Services - St. Louis County Service Center
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, 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
- St. Louis County
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Location
320 Miners Dr E, Ely, MN, 55731
Area Served
St. Louis County
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Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 800-450-9777
- Main: 218-365-8220
Websites
Other Locations
- SLC Public Health and Human Services - Virginia Government Services Center 201 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792
- SLC Public Health and Human Services - Hibbing Annex 1814 14th Ave E, Hibbing, MN, 55746
- SLC Public Health and Human Services - Duluth Government Services Center 320 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55802
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
- Child Support Services (CSS) The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families 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 helps expecting and parenting families thrive.
- Parenting Support - NorthStar Families Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
- Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
Last Update
7/1/2026
