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Assist individuals living with a disability who are in a nursing home to relocate to an independent living situation. Transition services include:- Assist with completing necessary paperwork- Assist with locating housing options- Coordination services with other team members involved in the case- Finding assistance with moving- Obtaining household furnishings- Ordering equipment and medical supplies- Setting up Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services

A wide range of civic engagement tools and activities to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families and other interested individuals to influence policy makers and the decisions they make on behalf of children and adults with disabilities including:- Arc's Public Policy Action network keeps participants up-to-date on emerging issues and legislation that impacts people with intellectual and developmental disabilities- Local advocates monitor county board and school district activities, host visits with elected officials and administrative staff in the homes of Arc members, host meet-and-greet events with local policymakers, hold Town Meetings and policy forums, and provide testimony at county and school board meetings.- Policy Preview e-newsletter summarizes key activity and includes information, items requiring action and agendas for the Policy Action NetworksThe Arc Minnesota works closely with The Arc of the United States on state and national legislative and policy issues

Children's Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator may be able to assist with: - Connecting with financial and/or medical resources - Finding respite care in or out of home - Identifying if a child has developmental delays or meet related conditions criteria - Looking at other family needs involved when caring for a child with developmental delays - Obtaining in-home medical or therapy services - Obtaining physical adaptations or equipment for a child - Planning services in cooperation with schools, public health and other community resources

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's lomg-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

Helps eligible adults with disabilities seek suitable, affordable, accessible housing that gives them more control and independence. Housing Access Services can:- Accompany individuals when looking at housing- Assist finding affordable furnishings and household items- Assist with packing and moving- Help complete rental applications and lease agreements- Help develop household budgets- Help people move to a place of their own- Meet and negotiate with landlords/property staff

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or helps them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:?Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for: Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age: - Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternatives Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case ManagementFamily, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CAD); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:- Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)- Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:A. Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)B. Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)- Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

Assist individuals living with a disability who are in a nursing home to relocate to an independent living situation. Transition services include:- Assist with completing necessary paperwork- Assist with locating housing options- Coordination services with other team members involved in the case- Finding assistance with moving- Obtaining household furnishings- Ordering equipment and medical supplies- Setting up Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:?Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

Provides information on available resources and how to access the following:- Advocacy- Assistance accessing resources and programs, including care coordination for UCare seniors and UCare Connect Special Needs Basic Care (CSNBC)- Information about area resources for seniors, including financial assistance programs, Medicare program education, and Personal Care Assistant (PCA)- Provide online support group information and resources for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and caregivers

Assist individuals living with a disability who are in a nursing home to relocate to an independent living situation. Transition services include:- Assist with completing necessary paperwork- Assist with locating housing options- Coordination services with other team members involved in the case- Finding assistance with moving- Obtaining household furnishings- Ordering equipment and medical supplies- Setting up Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services

Offers home health care with licensed home case services and skilled nursing, this services include: - Home health aides- RNs and LPNs- Waivered services- Homemaking- Personal care attendants- Developmentally disabled services- In-home respite care for adults and children- Supportive living- Medicial equipment and supplies including hospital beds and incontinence supplies- PCA Choice - statewide- Independent living skills- Adult foster care- Case management- Adult rehabilitation mental health services

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:- Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)- Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:A. Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)B. Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)- Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for:Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA)Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:- Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)- Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management)Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

Residential and support services for persons who are developmentally disabled or who have conditions similar to a developmental disability, including traumatic brain injury.- Case management services with Hennepin County and Medica- Group homes and apartments in the community with private rooms and ample living space- Individualized care plans for individuals- In-home services and semi-independent living skills services?

Helps eligible adults with disabilities seek suitable, affordable, accessible housing that gives them more control and independence. Housing Access Services can:- Accompany individuals when looking at housing- Assist finding affordable furnishings and household items- Assist with packing and moving- Help complete rental applications and lease agreements- Help develop household budgets- Help people move to a place of their own- Meet and negotiate with landlords/property staff

Offers person-centered support services to individuals living with a disability or mental health condition. Services provided:- Case management to assess gaps in services to develop a goal plan to resolve the individual's housing crisis and prevent them from becoming homeless- Develop life skills including self-sufficiency planning, establish independence, and housing skills- Help individuals secure and maintain stable housing. Services include house searching, application assistance, budgeting, landlord communication, and ongoing stability planning.- Meeting with staff for information about housing resources for rapid re-housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and eligibility. Provides referrals and resources to programs as needed.

This is a group for parents who could benefit from an hour of talking to other parents about successes and struggles in their journey.Topics of discussion will be determined based on the group's needs/interests.The group will be facilitated by Valerie Hawkinson, MSW, LICSW who is a Mental Health Therapist.