Our mission
The Minnesota Association of Financial Assistance Supervisors (MAFAS) is dedicated to the professional growth and development of its members and committed to building partnerships with particular emphasis on providing an effective and efficient administration of the Income Maintenance (IM) programs.
Our Objectives
- To promote professionalism for our members
- To provide a forum for discussing management problems
- To assist the membership in the effective execution of their duties
- To provide a network of peer supervisors for networking and mentoring/coaching
- To share current challenges and solutions
- To interact with other organizations and individuals to accomplish these ends.
Our vision
To understand the continuing changes in the IM programs and technology while providing support to our members, promoting excellence.
Our values
Integrity
We can function best if we have earned the respect of our co-workers, county residents, administration, fellow MAFAS members, and other professional organizations.
Initiative
We are individually responsible for the organization’s success.
Teamwork
We succeed because of the contributions of many people.
Partnership
We seek to improve the coordination and administration of IM programs through collaboration with individual members, counties, Minnesota Association of County Social Services Administrators (MACSSA) and DHS.
Quality
We strive to improve quality by comparing and identifying best practices.
Flexibility
We are willing to maintain an open mind and both influence and embrace change.
Courage
We have the confidence to express ourselves openly and work to meet challenges.