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A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a trained worker who helps people that need support to take care of their day-to-day activities and who are on a state program (Medical Assistance, waiver programs, or Alternative Care). Personal assistance services help individuals live and work within their own communities. PCAs help people who need support to take care of daily living needs because of disease, a disabling condition, or complications related to aging. Personal care assistance services must be deemed medically necessary as determined by an assessment. The assessment must find that the person needs help to complete at least one of eight activities of daily living or exhibit Level 1 behavior. The four categories of services that a person can receive assistance in are: * Activities of Daily Living: eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring (such as getting in and out of bed), mobility, and positioning * Health-related functions, which, under state law, can be delegated or assigned by a licensed health care professional to be performed by a PCA * Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: meal planning and preparation, managing finances, shopping for essential items, performing essential household chores, communication by telephone and other media, and participating in the community * Redirection and intervention for behavior including observation and monitoring If you are enrolled in Medical Assistance, a waiver program, or Alternative Care, there are two possible ways that you may receive PCA services in Minnesota: * You may select an individual worker (where you are responsible for hiring, supervising and firing) * You may hire a home care agency who selects and oversees your worker If you choose to hire your own workers, you will also choose a PCA Choice provider (usually a home health agency) as a fiscal intermediary. The PCA Choice provider is responsible for billing the Department of Human Services (DHS) for PCA services and paying your PCA workers. PCA has begun transitioning to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). Individuals currently using PCA will transition to CFSS at their next reassessment.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Offers assistance to families with personal support, case management, advocacy and referrals Assistance offered include help with: * Locating affordable housing * Finding home furnishings * Finding child care and school enrollment * Scheduling medical appointments * Working with landlords * Connecting to and applying for public assistance resources * Filling out forms and applying for assistance * Securing employment

Financial management counselors take a look at your personal finance information and help to create a plan to pay off debt, keep on top of bills or provide retirement planning information. MORE INFORMATION Helps people to learn about finances and credit and provides counseling assistance for money management and budgeting. Financial counseling appointments are offered Monday - Friday. Financial Education Workshops: * Money Management * Consumer protection and identity theft * Living on reduced income during transitions Financial Literacy Classes: * Debt reduction and asset building * Consumer protection and financial institutions

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Offers meal delivery to people with: * HIV/AIDS * End stage renal disease * Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * Cancer * Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * Multiple Sclerosis (MS) * Chronic heart failure Meal deliveries include a combination of fresh and frozen meals. Clients with children or caregivers in their home can also receive additional meals for their family members depending on funding. Menus offered for the following diets: * Medically tailored meals * Heart healthy * Kidney-friendly/Renal * Flavor neutral * Vegetarian * Gluten and dairy friendly (Not an allergen free facility) * Pureed diet The Cultural Meals Program includes culturally appropriate Hmong and East African clients.

Job search services may include: * Job interview training * Writing a resume * Vocational assessment * Job placement assistance * List of available employment opportunities MORE INFORMATION Offers new Americans help finding employment in the Fargo-Moorhead community Provides employment assistance such as: * Learning job search skills * Job training * Employment counseling * Job placement * Resume building * Career assessment

Job search services may include: * Job interview training * Writing a resume * Vocational assessment * Job placement assistance * List of available employment opportunities MORE INFORMATION Offers job training, placement and retention services to refugees and asylum seekers * Resume preparation * Interview coaching * Work skills upgrading, including technology advancement certifications * Computer lab facilities available Offers financial support and career counseling in job areas in high demand: * Home Health Aide * Personal Care Assistant (PCA) * Certified Nursing Assistant * Nursing Tech

Program that helps you find local housing options. The program may guide you on how to choose and obtain a place that meets your needs. MORE INFORMATION Helps new Americans in finding and sustaining affordable housing.

Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) help people to reach their goals and lead self-directed lives in the community. Services include training and assistance in independent living skills for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions. Services provided may include training and assistance in: * First aid and getting help in an emergency * Learning and exercising rights and responsibilities of community living * Meal planning and preparation * Obtaining and maintaining a home * Personal appearance and hygiene * Self-administration of medication * Shopping * Social, recreation and transportation skills, including appropriate social behavior * Using the phone and other utilities * Managing money * Engaging in activities that make it possible for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions to live in the community SILS staff may provide supported employment in community work environment settings for a recipient who already has a job but may be experiencing some challenges in maintaining it, or is at risk of losing such employment. This requires direct contact between the SILS recipient and staff person providing Support Employment. A SILS recipient may receive a one-time housing allowance of up to $1,500 to cover costs related to damage/security deposit for housing rental, utility deposit, household furnishings and other items necessary that will enable the person to secure a residence in which to receive SILS.

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Therapists offer mental health counseling to help resolve behavioral, emotional or social problems Mental health services may include: * Family Therapy * Group Therapy * Individual Therapy * Mental health evaluation MORE INFORMATION Provides counseling and psychotherapy services * Cultural responsive psychotherapy * Trauma informed therapy * Medication management

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Services can be provided in the following languages (besides English): * Somali * Arabic * Swahili * Amharic * Oromo * Tigrinya * Afar * Urdu, and many more

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Services can be provided in the following languages (besides English): * Somali * Arabic * Swahili * Amharic * Oromo * Tigrinya * Afar * Urdu, and many more

Program that provides therapy and treatment for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). MORE INFORMATION Offers programs for children that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Focuses on socializing, communicating, on treating the challenges associated with ASD, including social interaction, communication, sensory processing and self-regulation. Support groups are available for families of Autism Day Treatment participants.

Case managers help people to plan, access, evaluate and coordinate services from their service providers. Plans are customized to each person's own needs and preferences. Learn more about case management costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual.

Employment preparation and career training program that provides experience or vocational education for the work associated with a certain type of job MORE INFORMATION Employment Services helps people with: * Assessment and enrollment * Preparing for interviews * Support services * Employment plans * Creating resumes and cover letters * Career planning and laddering * Case management * Job placement and retention * Referral to community resources This agency has Spanish, Somali, Bosnian, Vietnamese, and Arabic speaking staff in the office. IMAA also offers Language Services and able to support several other languages that are spoken in the community.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocates for African immigrants in the areas of: * Voter and civic engagement * Fair and just housing * Health equity * Economic Development

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION The African Immigrant Dementia Education Project (AIDEP) provides culturally tailored dementia education focused on the African immigrant community.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program in the Community-Based Services Manual.

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a trained worker who helps people that need support to take care of their day-to-day activities and who are on a state program (Medical Assistance, waiver programs, or Alternative Care). Personal assistance services help individuals live and work within their own communities. PCAs help people who need support to take care of daily living needs because of disease, a disabling condition, or complications related to aging. Personal care assistance services must be deemed medically necessary as determined by an assessment. The assessment must find that the person needs help to complete at least one of eight activities of daily living or exhibit Level 1 behavior. The four categories of services that a person can receive assistance in are: * Activities of Daily Living: eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring (such as getting in and out of bed), mobility, and positioning * Health-related functions, which, under state law, can be delegated or assigned by a licensed health care professional to be performed by a PCA * Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: meal planning and preparation, managing finances, shopping for essential items, performing essential household chores, communication by telephone and other media, and participating in the community * Redirection and intervention for behavior including observation and monitoring If you are enrolled in Medical Assistance, a waiver program, or Alternative Care, there are two possible ways that you may receive PCA services in Minnesota: * You may select an individual worker (where you are responsible for hiring, supervising and firing) * You may hire a home care agency who selects and oversees your worker If you choose to hire your own workers, you will also choose a PCA Choice provider (usually a home health agency) as a fiscal intermediary. The PCA Choice provider is responsible for billing the Department of Human Services (DHS) for PCA services and paying your PCA workers. PCA has begun transitioning to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). Individuals currently using PCA will transition to CFSS at their next reassessment. MORE INFORMATION Services can be provided in the following languages (besides English): * Somali * Arabic * Swahili * Amharic * Oromo * Tigrinya * Afar * Urdu, and many more

Program that evaluates people for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identifies the best treatment options

Program that evaluates people for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identifies the best treatment options

Provides accurate and culturally sensitive nutrition, physical fitness or nutrition related health information to older adults. Offers a healthy cooking class

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.