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Program name	Am I eligible?
Michigan Family Independence Program	Am I eligible?
Eligibility criteria In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Michigan, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed. Description The Family Independence Program (FIP) provides cash assistance to families with children and pregnant women to help them pay for living expenses such as rent, heat, utilities, clothing, food and personal care items. FIP applicants and recipients may be assigned to Work First for assistance in finding a job or to develop needed job skills. Work First is designed to establish and maintain a connection to the labor market for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, Non-Custodial Parents (NCPs), and recipients of non-cash assistance such as Child Day Care, Medicaid, and Food Stamps. To make this connection, participants are placed into employment and occupationally relevant education and training programs. Help with transportation, childcare and other needs related to employment and training may be provided. Managing organization Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/ Program contact information & web resources To apply for Assistance, you may download an application from the FIA website http://www.michigan.gov/fia/0,1607,7-124-5453_5526_22957---,00.html The family independence agency must help all persons fill out the application, when requested. If you need help, please call or visit your local FIA County Office: http://www.michigan.gov/fia/1,1607,7-124-5461---,00.html If you need an interpreter, you may use one of your choice or the agency will provide one. If you are refused help in filling out the application, you may call 517-373-0707 Only a Family Independence Specialist at FIA can accurately determine your family's eligibility for FIP. Ask for details when turning in a completed application at your local FIA County Office. Use the following URL to find the county office nearest you: http://www.michigan.gov/fia/1,1607,7-124-5461---,00.html

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