Program Details
Western Prairie Human 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, 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
- Traverse County
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Location
202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296
Area Served
Traverse County
Apply Online
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-422-7777
stacy.hennen@co.traverse.mn.us
Websites
Other Locations
- Elbow Lake Office 15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531
- Glenwood Office 211 Minnesota Ave E, Glenwood, MN, 56334
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 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
- 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.
Last Update
3/18/2026