Cash assistance programs include 

  1. Diversionary Work Program (DWP) helps families find jobs
  2. Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) helps families transition to economic stability
  3. Work Benefit Program (WB) helps employed families after they exit MFIP or DWP.
  4. Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) helps seniors and people with disabilities
  5. General Assistance (GA) helps single adults
  6. Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) helps refugees
  7. Hennepin County Emergency Assistance Program (HCEAP) helps a family when there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of a child.

Residency requirements vary among cash assistance programs.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  How do I apply?

A:   How to Apply

Q: Where do I apply?

A:  Where to Apply

Q: I need help paying for health care.

A: Look here for more information on Health Care Programs.  How to apply, where to apply, and contact information are the same as listed here for Cash assistance.

Q:  Can the county help me collect child support?

A:  Yes, link to Child Support for more information.