Cash Assistance Temporary cash assistance is available for eligible pregnant women and low-income families with minor children. Use  MI Bridges  to apply for assistance, check your eligibility status and manage your account. Applying for Assistance The Department of Health and Human Services can help you and your family with temporary assistance when times are tough.  Use  MI Bridges  to apply for assistance, check your eligibility status and manage your account online. To qualify for cash assistance, children must be a part of your family and meet age requirements. If your child is under the age of 18, or 18 years old and attending high school, you may be eligible. The family or legal guardians of that child (those living with the child - typically parents, stepparents, legal guardian and siblings) are also evaluated as part of the eligibility process. If you are a pregnant woman or parents of a child in foster care who is expected to return home within one year, you may also be eligible for cash assistance. Fax # : 906-228-3393