FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
| ed christ | |
| supervisor | |
| Phone: 701-787-8535 | |
| Fax: 701-772-1426 | |
temporary assistance to needy families (tanf)
Provides a financial grant for elegible families based on absent, deceased, or diabled parents. The purpose of the program is to ensure a safety net while providing an array of services directed at increasing self sufficiency
childcare assistance program
Provides assistance to low income families to help meet thei childcare costs. Each family's share of the cost is based on factors, which include the family's income and household size
food stamps
Provides benefits through the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) to assist low income individuals and families with purchasing food. Monthly benefits are determined based on family size and income
fuel assistance
Provides benefits to low income individuals and families to assist with the payment of heating costs. The program runs from October through May each year. Seasonal benefits are determined based on household size, income and housing type
medical assistance
Provides benefits to assist with medical costs for eligible low income individuals and families. Eligibility is based on income and qualifying as a member of a coverage group, which includes, but is not limited to, children, elderly and disabled