Minnesota Specific: Kinship Family Support Services, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, offers education and support to those who are caring for the child of a sibling, daughter, son, extended family member, family friend or neighbor.
To be eligible for child care assistance, you must: Submit an application and all required documents. Be working, going to school, searching for a job or doing activities in an employment plan. Have children needing care who are 12 or younger, or 13 or 14 years old with special needs.
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are public health care programs administered by county, tribal and state servicing agencies under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
It is online at .applymn.dhs.mn. ApplyMN is a "smart application" that only asks questions based on the program(s) requested, the household composition and an applicant's response to previous questions.
They can also call the Minnesota Health Care Programs Member Help Desk at 1-800-657-3739 or 1-651-431-2670 to request an application, or they can download an application here. They can also apply in person at their local county office or tribal human services office.
MinnesotaCare is for families with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) ($30,120 per year for an individual; $62,400 for a family of four), but above 138% of FPG ($20,783 for an individual; $43,056 for a family of four). MinnesotaCare counts most types of earned and unearned income you have.
When it comes to how to become a PCA for a family member in Minnesota, there are a few requirements you need to be aware of: You must be over the age of 16. You must pass a background check. You must complete PCA training requirements. You must be able to provide the level of care and support needed.