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Diversionary Work Program
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.


Related Pages
•  Child Care Fact Sheet
•  Combined Manual
•  MFIP and DWP Employment Services Manuals
•  Food Support
•  MAXIS
•  Welfare in Minnesota Fact Sheet
Related Links
•  Energy Assistance
•  Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program
•  MinnesotaHelp.info
•  Minnesota WorkForce Centers
•  Working Family Tax Credit

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