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Big Stone County Family Service Center

Emergency Assistance

340 2nd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278

Distance: 1362 Miles

(320) 839-2555

Website

https://www.bigstonecounty.gov/government/family_services

Service Details

Description

The Emergency Assistance program provides one time financial help to pregnant women or families with minor children who face a housing crisis.


This program is run by Minnesota counties and tribes who choose to participate. The policies differ from county to county regarding who is eligible, how much money is available and what emergencies are covered.


Additional Information

The Private Industry Council manages and distributes Emergency Assistance funds for Big Stone County


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Big Stone County 

Eligibility

* Counties can add their own rules about who can get Emergency Assistance and how often
* You don't have to be on or eligible for Minnesota Family Investment Program to get Emergency Assistance
* You have not received Emergency Assistance within the past 12 months. Some counties may make you wait longer
* You have to meet income guidelines
* Emergency Assistance must resolve the crisis
* You can show you have enough income to pay bills moving forward


Application Instructions

Apply for Emergency Assistance at your local county or tribal social service office.


Apply online


Fees

There is no fee for this service.


Business Hours

8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday


Area Served

Big Stone County


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (320) 839-2555

Last Update

10/2/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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