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The people who help minnesota families thrive.

We connect, train, and empower financial workers and case aides — the frontline experts who help families access the resources they need to live, grow, and succeed.

MFWCAA IS COMMUNITY.

Bringing together passionate professionals throughout the year just like you.

87

Counties

600+

Members

100%

Volunteer run

BOARD MEMBERS

The Minnesota Financial Workers and Case Aides Association is guided by a dedicated team of volunteers who represent financial workers and case aides from across the state. Our board members bring years of experience, compassion, and commitment to supporting their peers, strengthening communication, and promoting professionalism in human services.

KRIS WILNER

VICE PRESIDENT

Kandiyohi County

Email Kris

TIFFANY NELSON

SECRETARY

Goodhue County

Email Tiffany

MARIA AMAROSA

TREASURER

DVHHS

Email Maria

BENJAMIN HENRY

PAST PRESIDENT

Washington County

Email Ben

REGION REPRESENTATIVES

1

SERVING: Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau

2

SERVING: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, White Earth Nation

3

VACANT

SERVING:  Aitkin, Bois Forte, Carlton, Cook, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis

4

SERVING:  Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Western Prairie Human Services, Wilkin

5

SERVING:  Cass, Crow Wing, Leech Lake, Morrison, Todd, Wadena

6

SERVING:  Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, McLeod,  Meeker, Renville, Swift, Upper Sioux, Yellow Medicine

7

SERVING:  Benton, Chisago, Isanti,  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright

8

SERVING:  Cottonwood, DVHHS, Jackson, Lincoln, Lower Sioux, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood,   Rock

9

SERVING:  Blue Earth, Brown, DHS, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, MN Prairie Alliance-Waseca Office, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan

10

SERVING:  Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, MN Prairie Alliance-Mantorville/Owatonna Offices, Mower, Olmsted, Prairie Island, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona

11

SERVING:  Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, Shakopee Mdewakanton, Washington

12

SERVING:  Hennepin

13

SERVING:  Ramsey

Case Aide: Nancy Lehnen, Stearns County
MFIA Representative: Vacant
DCYF Liaison: Mary Omaas
DHS Healthcare Liaison: Ge Her
DHS CCAP Liaison: Sarah Podritz

Professional Development & Training

We coordinate statewide and regional training opportunities, support curriculum development for the Human Services Eligibility Worker program at Pine Technical & Community College, and provide scholarships to members and their families to encourage continued growth and excellence. By fostering ongoing education and professional development, MFWCAA helps build a skilled, knowledgeable workforce equipped to deliver quality human services across Minnesota.

Advocacy & Collaboration

MFWCAA works closely with state and county partners to improve communication, influence policy updates, and contribute to program manuals that shape Minnesota’s human services system. Through active collaboration and shared expertise, we help ensure that policies, procedures, and resources reflect the real-world needs of financial workers, case aides, and the communities they serve.

Recognition & Support

We recognize outstanding service among financial workers and case aides, conduct caseload studies, and assist in developing job descriptions that strengthen the state merit system and elevate the profession statewide. By highlighting achievements, promoting fairness, and supporting accurate workload standards, MFWCAA helps ensure that those serving Minnesota’s families are valued, supported, and set up for long-term success.

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