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St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services - SLC Public Health and Human Services - Duluth Government Services Center

Family Support Grant (FSG)

320 W 2nd St, Ste 101, Duluth, MN 55802

Eligibility
  • Families of children with a certified disability, under age 25 years, living in their biological or adoptive home
  • Children with Mental Health Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) diagnosis under Minnesota Rule 79
  • Children currently residing in a facility who would return to their family home if a grant were awarded
  • Family annual adjusted gross income must be under $130,807 for calendar year 2025, unless where extreme hardship is demonstrated
  • The child cannot be on a Waiver Program, get Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services or the Consumer Support Grant (CSG). Eligible families can get the FSG while on a waiting list for a waiver.
  • Families must apply for the grant (it is not automatic)
  • Funding is limited, so there may be a waiting list
Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
Contact the local county or tribal human services office with questions about the Family Support Grant (FSG).
  • Apply at the county or tribal human services office or contact the Disability Linkage Line at (866) 333-2466
  • Families will need to show proof of:
  • Certification as disabled by Social Security or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT)
Psychiatric Certification of Mental Health (SED) diagnosis and currently under Rule 79.
  • Family income
  • Make a budget of the costs that the family plans to use the grant for, with proof of how the need is disability-related
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For all Financial Assistance programs, call the toll-free number (800) 450-9777.
Fees
None
Site Service Area

St. Louis County

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include:
  • Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities
  • Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education
  • Medical costs not covered by insurance
  • Medications not covered by insurance
  • Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24
  • Respite care services
  • Specialized clothing
  • Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities
  • Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications
  • Transportation specific to disability
Last Update
06/27/2025
Providing organization
St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services