Covering All Families

Additional Resources

This page has information about and links to other programs not currently included in Covering All Families.

Income Support

Divisionary Work Program
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/economic_support/documents/pub/dhs_id_028634.hcsp

The Diversionary Work Program, or DWP, is a four-month program that helps low-income Minnesota families find a job. The goal of DWP is to help parents immediately go to work rather than go on welfare. Parents are expected to sign an employment plan before their family is approved for DWP. After families have an employment plan, they can receive financial assistance to meet their basic needs and get other supports, such as food support and child and health care assistance. When most families first apply for cash assistance, they will participate in DWP. Some families may be referred to the Minnesota Family Investment Program. DWP began in July 2004.

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Last updated Monday, October 11, 2004 1:29 PM