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Lac qui Parle County administers many state and federal programs that provide aid for those in need. There are many different types of assistance programs that help with medical care, food, child care and much more. To find out more information about Financial Support Programs available in Lac qui Parle County, please contact us or stop by our office.
If you wish to apply for any financial assistance program, please click on the application link below the applicable program.
Cash Assistance
These programs include the following: Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), General Assistance (GA), Minnesota Supplemental Assistance (MSA), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), and Group Residential Housing (GRH).
To Apply Online: MNbenefits.mn.gov
To Apply By Mail: Application Form
Child Care Assistance
Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is a subsidized assistance program that helps to pay for child care services for people who are employed, look for employment, or going to school.
Brochure
To Apply Online: MNbenefits.mn.gov
Paper Application: Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Application
Emergency Help
Emergency General Assistance provides help to people who are in a crisis situation, such as evictions and utility shut-offs. To be eligible, a person has to have lived in Minnesota for at least 30 days.
To Apply Online: MNbenefits.mn.gov
Paper Application: Application Form
Do you need assistance with the application process? Or have questions? Contact your local certified navigator at the Madison Prairie Five Office.
Be prepared to Renew! https://mn.gov/dhs/renewmycoverage/
Healthcare
These programs include the following: Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, Minnesota Family Planning Program, Home and Community Based Waiver Programs (HCBS), and Medicare Savings Program.
To Apply Online: MNSure
Paper Application: Application Form
Do you need assistance with the application process? Or have questions? Contact your local certified navigator at the Madison Prairie Five Office:
Local Community Action Council, Prairie Five, Madison, MN
Lorrie Ehrenberg
(320) 598-3027
Email Lorrie
422 5th Ave, Madison, MN 56256
Be Prepared to Renew!: https://mn.gov/dhs/renewmycoverage/
Food Resources
Lac qui Parle County Family Services offers several program options for those in need of food assistance.
County Food Resources
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP, formerly know as 'Food Stamps', helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. The program provides support to help stretch your household food budget. It is not intended to meet all of your household's food needs, but rather as a supplement.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
SNAP Information (MN-DHS)
To Apply Online: MNbenefits.mn.gov
Paper Application: Application Form
Additional Languages:
Hmong – Combined Application Form (PDF)
Russian – Combined Application Form (PDF)
Somali – Combined Application Form (PDF)
Spanish – Combined Application Form (PDF)
Vietnamese – Combined Application Form (PDF)