Urgent Notice for SNAP and MFIP Applicants

The ongoing federal government shutdown may have significant impacts for families and individuals who depend on food and cash benefit programs.

Beginning on Oct. 16, pending applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cannot be approved by Carver County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) until further notice. If the federal government shutdown continues into November, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will not issue November SNAP (food assistance) benefits to recipients.

CCHHS will continue to accept and process the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) applications until Oct. 28.  If the federal government is still shut down on Oct. 29, CCHHS will be unable to approve MFIP (food and cash) applications, and the Minnesota DYCF will not issue November MFIP benefits to recipients.

Visit the following webpages for access to food resources:

• Home - Find Food Carver County
• Food Shelves | Carver County, MN
• Twin Cities Food Shelves

Get more information in our press release.

Heather Goodwin, Director of Health & Human Services
Government Center Human Services Building
602 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318          

(952) 361-1600

Health and Human Services provides a wide array of services and programs designed to protect and maintain the health and welfare of County residents. The division determines eligibility and assists residents applying for financial assistance, food support, childcare assistance, health care coverage, and long-term care programs and services. The division oversees child protection and child support services, licenses child and adult foster homes and family childcare providers, and provides public health, mental health and employment services. The main programs and services are as follows:  

HHS Written Complaint Form

Carver County Health and Human Services ADA Accommodation Request Form

Carver County Health and Human Services Comprehensive Civil Rights Plan