Family Support Grant (FSG)

Family Support Grant (FSG) is sponsored by Southwest Health and Human Services (Minnesota State Program). The Family Support Grant (FSG) provides cash grants to families to offset expenses directly related to a child's disability.

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) - Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Skip to content Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) - Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Results Print Share Favorite Resource Name : Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) - Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County Family Support Grant (FSG) 607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN 56258 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 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday 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.

Make a budget of the costs that the family plans to use the grant for, with proof of how the need is disability-related 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 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 Transportation Expense Assistance Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance Children and Youth With Disabilities/Health Conditions Medical Care Expense Assistance Respite Care Subsidies Incidental Medical Expense Assistance Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)