MFIP Employment Services Manual

The Employment Services Manual contains the policies and procedures of the Employment Services (ES) component of the Minnesota Family Invest Program (MFIP). The primary users of the ES Manual are the Employment Services Providers, who are contracted to help MFIP participants become employed and self-sufficient.


What’s New in the MFIP ES Manual for March 2026

Current Version of the Entire MFIP ES Manual

Archives page contains previous MFIP ES Manual updates

How to Use the ESM On The Net


Please note: Some materials in these manuals may have been superseded by DHS bulletins. If you would like to receive bulletins electronically, please contact DHS.Bulletins@state.mn.us, giving your full name and e-mail address so you may be put on the distribution list. These manuals refer to DHS forms used by Employment Services Providers to administer the programs. These forms are found on the DHS eDocs web site.

For additional Employment Services resources please visit the MFIP Employment Services Training and Provider Resources Information web page.


Terminology disclaimer:
The terminology used to describe people with disabilities has changed over time. The Minnesota Department of Human Services ("Department") supports the use of "People First" language. Although outmoded and offensive terms might be found within documents on the Department's website, the Department does not endorse these terms.