Notice to Clients:

Effective October 15, 2008, Wright County Human Services will no longer make copies of documents that you are submitting upon application, for case verification or by request of your worker.  Please make a copy of the document prior to submitting paperwork.  Originals of any document submitted will be retained by the Agency in your file and will not be mailed back to you.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 Cash Assistance

Cash assistance is available for individuals or families whose income and assets are within program guidelines and who meet other program criteria.  You must apply in person for cash assistance programs.

The links below take you to the State Department of Human Services website for more information.  Click on the back button to return to this page.
Economic Support Information
Combined Application Form (CAF)
Minnesota Department of Human Services Publications

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Cash, food, medical and child care assistance for families whose income and assets are within program limits. Congress and the State Legislature have limited this program to 60 months per lifetime. Program requires participation with employment and training services (some exemptions may apply).  Applications for Child Care for MFIP and transition year.

Emergency Assistance (EA)
Emergency aid to families with children under 21 and single/married adults. Must have emergency that threatens an individual's health or safety, and lacks resources to resolve crisis.

General Assistance (GA)
Cash assistance to single and married adults without children whose income and assets are within program limits.

Group Residential Housing (GRH)
The GRH program is available to help recipients pay for room and board costs when living in certain group living arrangements.  The recipient cannot be related to the person providing the care, and the home must be registered and licensed by the county.  To qualify, the recipient must meet GA or MSA basis of eligibility.

Minnesota Supplement Assistance Program (MSA)
Cash assistance which supplements Social Security and/or SSI payments to elderly, blind or disabled individuals, whose income and assets are within program limits.

IV-E Foster Care
Pays for foster care for children whose families would qualify for cash assistance programs if child(ren) were at home.

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Child Care Assistance Program

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can help families pay child care costs for children up to age 12 and children with special needs up to age 14.  Child care costs may be paid for income eligible families while they go to work, look for work, or attend school.  All families will have a copayment based on their gross income and family size.

The links below take you to the State Department of Human Services website and to the Wright County Licensed Day Care Providers website for more information.  Click the back button to return to this page.
Child Care Assistance Program Information
Keeping Kids Safe: Your Home Child Care Emergency Plan
Wright County Licensed Day Care Providers

To apply for Child Care Assistance, click on the link below.  Click on the back button to return to this page.
Child Care Assistance Program Application

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Food Support

Food support assistance is available for individuals or families whose income and assets are within program limits.

The links below take you to the State Department of Human Services website for more information.  Click on the back button to return to this page.
Food Support Information
Combined Application Form (CAF) 
Wright County Food Shelves

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Health Care

Medical help for individuals and families whose income and assets are within program limits.  Medical Assistance may assist with nursing home costs.

The links below take you to the State Department of Human Services website for more information.  Click on the back button to return to this page.
Health Care Programs Information
Minnesota Health Care Programs Application

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Child Support and Collections

Establish, enforce, and modify court orders for basic support (child support), child care, and medical support (health insurance/medical reimbursement).  Collect court-ordered spousal maintenance payments.  Determine paternity for children born out of wedlock.  Paternity genetic testing arrangements made.  Anyone may apply for these services with a completed application and a $25 application fee.  Additional cost recovery fees may apply (see Explanation of Child Support).  For information on Child Support and Collections services, call (763) 682-7414 or toll free 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7414.

The links below take you to the State Department of Human Services website for more information.  Click on the back button to return to this page.
Child Support Information
Child Support Calculator

To apply for Child Support services, click on the link below.  Click on the back button to return to this page.
Child Support Application

Mail Child Support payments to:
Minnesota Child Support Payment Center
P.O. Box 64326
St. Paul, MN 55164-0326

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Welfare Fraud

Welfare fraud complaints received and investigated. Anyone suspecting someone is abusing the public assistance system, should call Wright County Human Services at (763)-682-7414, toll free 1-800-362-3667 or call the State Hotline: 1-800-627-9977. Callers may remain anonymous.
Report Fraud

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Housing Resources

Al Loehr - Veterans and Community Studio Apartments - Managed by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud
Central Continuum of Care - Ending Homelessness in 14 Counties
Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) - St. Cloud
Homeless Shelters and Resources
Housing Coalition - 320-259-7676
Tenant Concerns
Wright County Community Action
Wright County Housing Resources List

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Other Helpful Resources

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services
Energy/Fuel Assistance
Minnesota Workforce Centers
Minnesota Works (job bank)
Wright County Transportation Services

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