Polk County Social Services
Emergency Assistance
Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks
1424 Central Ave NE, Ste 104, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721
(218) 281-3127
https://www.co.polk.mn.us/250/Social-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.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Polk 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
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Polk County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 281-3127 | |
| Toll Free | (877) 281-3127 |
Last Update
11/22/2024
Other Locations
- Polk County Social Services 612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716
- Polk County Social Services - McIntosh 250 Cleveland Ave SW, McIntosh, MN, 56556
Other Services or resources
- Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Community Residential Setting (CRS) Licensing
- Adult Protective Services (APS)
- Apply for Waiver Programs
- Consumer Support Grant (CSG) Program
- County Programs for Families
- County Programs for Food Support
- County Programs for Income Assistance
- Family Support Grant (FSG)
- Find Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Housing Support
- MinnesotaCare
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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NT-8900Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance Definition
Programs that provide cash, vouchers or other forms of monetary aid for people in need of assistance and evaluate the individual's or family's need for the money on a case-by-case basis rather than having pre-established policies regarding the types of needs the dollars can be used to cover.