MRCI’s County Employment Services provides numerous employment services for recipients of:

Minnesota’s Family Investment Program (MFIP)

• The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) provides temporary assistance to low-income families with one or more children.
• The program helps families by expecting, supporting and rewarding work.
• MFIP expects parents who receive cash and food benefits to look for work, attend classes or be working.

Diversionary Work Program (DWP)

• The Diversionary Work Program (DWP) is designed to meet specific crisis situations and help families move immediately to employment rather than go on welfare.
• Families participate in the program for only four consecutive months.
• DWP is a Short-term, non-welfare program

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) Employment and Training Services

• Objective of the SNAP Employment and Training program is to help individuals receiving only food support transition from public assistance to self-sufficiency by preparing for and obtaining paid employment.