Economic Support

Directive

Economic support strives to empower the families of Chisago County to achieve self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.

Services

The Chisago County Financial Unit provides support to low-income residents of Chisago County. It determines eligibility for public assistance programs such as:

• Child Care Assistance (PDF)
• Diversionary Work Program (DWP)
• Economic and Community Development
• General Assistance
• Group Residential Housing
• Health Insurance Options:
  • Medical Assistance
  • Minnesota Care
• Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
• Minnesota Food Helpline
• Minnesota Supplemental Aid
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Are food costs putting a squeeze on your budget? Click on the link to your left [Food Support Program] for more information.
• 2018 Family Pathways Summer Lunch Program (PDF)

Emergency Assistance

  View the Emergency Assistance Policy (PDF) online.

Medical Support

These programs assist low-income people with coverage for medical bills:

• County Burials - Call for information at 651-213-5600
• Medical Assistance

Fraud

Fraud Prevention Investigation Contact Paula at 651-213-5705.