Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
Emergency Assistance
Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services
500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
(218) 998-8150
https://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support/financial-assistance/emergency-programs
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
Provides emergency help for Minnesota families with dependent children under age 21.
* The emergency must threaten the health and safety of a child, such as eviction or utility shutoff.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Otter Tail 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Families with dependent children under age 21
Application Instructions
Apply for Emergency Assistance at your local county or tribal social service office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You can only apply once in 18 months
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Otter Tail County
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (218) 998-8150 |
Last Update
1/18/2025
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
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 Health Care Financial Assistance
- County Programs for Income Assistance
- County Programs for People with Disabilities
- Family Support Grant (FSG)
- Find Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Housing Support
- Mental Health Case Management
- 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.