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January - April 2023
Funds are available now. Hennepin county has access to planning funds for those who would like a person-centered plan. Person centered planning is an interactive planning process which helps a person with disabilities determine their life goals. The process is facilitated by certified staff who have a contract with Hennepin County. County funds are available for those without waiver funds.
Available to those who are currently aren’t open to waiver services but have county case management.
• Also available to those on Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) who have allocated all their funds.
• And also through the waiver (DD, CAC, CADI, BI) and funds may be accessed through your case manager using the family training and counseling.
To enroll contact your case manager or email jerry.mellum@hennepin.us for information or request training information below.
Who Should View the Training?
Parents, providers, legal representatives and persons with disabilities
Electronically:
A YouTube training with more information on this topic is available.
1. When you register with the topic, your name, phone number and email address. We will forward you the specific training topic within one week of your registration.
2. Additional program materials and information regarding that topic will be included in the email.
3. The trainer’s contact information will be included in the email, and you are encouraged to ask questions and consult about your situation.
Register by calling 612-596-6631 or email
CommunityInfoSessions@Hennepin.us
It’s Working! This unique, consumer directed program that is county funded for those who don’t have waiver services. Through the It’s Working! program you are the employer of your own staff, you write your own plan and purchase vocational services that will help the person find and maintain employment within a budget. The program is for people with developmental disabilities who have case management and aren’t open to wavier services. If you qualify there is currently no waiting list.
More information
• Age 14 to adults, not open to a waiver and have DD case management.
• Write your plan, become the employer of staff, and pay a reasonable range.
• The program can pay for staff support, vocational assessments, creative options, on the job training, goods related to work, job searches and technical assistance and other things.
Who should view the training? Case managers and interested participants who don’t currently have waiver services, are ages 14 through adulthood and have a county or contracted case manager for developmental disabilities, and/or related conditions.
Electronically:
A YouTube training with more information on this topic is available.
1. When you register with the topic, your name, phone number and email address. We will forward you the specific training topic within one week of your registration.
2. Additional program materials and information regarding that topic will be included in the email.
3. The trainer’s contact information will be included in the email, and you are encouraged to ask questions and consult about your situation.
Register by calling 612-596-6631 or email
CommunityInfoSessions@Hennepin.us
A basic overview of home and community-based waiver programs, including the Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI), Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC), and Brain Injury Waiver (BI), Developmental Disabilities (DD), Elderly Waiver (EW) and the Alternative Care Program. These waiver programs provide community alternatives to Intermediate Care Facility level of care, nursing home level of care and hospital level of care. We will review the service menu for each program, provide examples of how the programs are used. The MN Department of Human Services program “Waiver Reimagined” will modify the way some waiver services will be provided. This session will also provide an overview of Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS).
Who Should View the Training?
Parents, legal representatives and persons with disabilities
In Person: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 1 PM to 3 PM
Southdale Library, Ethel Berry Room, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435
directions
Electronically:
A YouTube training with more information on this topic is available.
1. When you register with the topic, your name, phone number and email address. We will forward you the specific training topic within one week of your registration.
2. Additional program materials and information regarding that topic will be included in the email.
3. The trainer’s contact information will be included in the email, and you are encouraged to ask questions and consult about your situation.
Register by calling 612-596-6631 or email
CommunityInfoSessions@Hennepin.us
We will discuss the continuum of housing options for people with disabilities and recent changes. This training will address the questions 1) Where do you want to live? 2) How will you afford the staff support necessary and 3) How will you afford rent and food? The training will help you to determine which services best meet your needs, discuss funding, the process to begin. Hear stories about creative housing options in Hennepin County and what other people did to get started.
Who Should View the Training?
Parents, legal representatives and persons with disabilities seeking housing.
In Person: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5 PM to 7 PM
Southdale Library, Ethel Berry Room, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435
directions
In Person: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10 AM to 12 PM
Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
directions
Electronically:
A YouTube training with more information on this topic is available.
1. When you register with the topic, your name, phone number and email address. We will forward you the specific training topic within one week of your registration.
2. Additional program materials and information regarding that topic will be included in the email.
3. The trainer’s contact information will be included in the email, and you are encouraged to ask questions and consult about your situation.
Register by calling 612-596-6631 or email
CommunityInfoSessions@Hennepin.us
Learn about changes in vocational options and supports available for people with disabilities. We will discuss the services employment development, support, and exploration. Also learn about “employment first” philosophy and the role of the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Employment First MN (E1MN) in finding work for a person. Hear about the creative county funded program “It’s Working!” that lets you employ your vocational staff and write your own plan for support.
Who Should View the Training?
Parents, legal representatives, and persons with disabilities
In Person: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10 AM to 12 PM
Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
directions
Electronically:
A YouTube training with more information on this topic is available.
1. When you register with the topic, your name, phone number and email address. We will forward you the specific training topic within one week of your registration.
2. Additional program materials and information regarding that topic will be included in the email.
3. The trainer’s contact information will be included in the email, and you are encouraged to ask questions and consult about your situation.
Register by calling 612-596-6631 or email
CommunityInfoSessions@Hennepin.us
At age 18, any person is considered a competent adult unless a petition is filed for guardianship in probate court. It will review recent changes in the guardianship law which increase a person’s rights and an option called “supported decision making”. The training will also describe the individual powers assigned by the court, outline the responsibilities of the guardian, and offer options to complete the process at no cost. This introductory session will provide basic information on the difference between guardianship and supported decision making and conservatorship.
Who Should View the Training?
Parents, legal representatives and persons with disabilities
In Person: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5 PM to 7 PM
Southdale Library, Ethel Berry Room, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435
directions
Electronically:
A YouTube training with more information on this topic is available.
1. When you register with the topic, your name, phone number and email address. We will forward you the specific training topic within one week of your registration.
2. Additional program materials and information regarding that topic will be included in the email.
3. The trainer’s contact information will be included in the email, and you are encouraged to ask questions and consult about your situation.
Register by calling 612-596-6631 or email
CommunityInfoSessions@Hennepin.us
CSG is an alternative to Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Services (MA Homecare). It is directed by the person or caregiver/parent. CSG allows people enrolled to access a different set of support services within their CSG budget. Examples are prescribed special diets, art therapy, music therapy, and support staff. Please register for the online training below by calling 612-348-2939 or emailing HSPH.LTSS.CSG@hennepin.us.
Who Should View the Training?
People who attend must have open Medical Assistance and have a current PCA assessment. Please have the individual’s medical assistance number and a copy of the most recent PCA Assessment.
How to sign up and attend training? *
To start the Consumer Support Grant training is required and is online.
If you are interested in completing the CSG Training, please email the address below to receive online training materials. Please note, much of this training can be completed on a smart phone.
Should you have additional questions or need assistance, please reach out to the CSG Team and we would be happy to assist you.
Email: HSPH.LTSS.CSG@hennepin.us
CSG Coverage Line Voicemail: 612-348-2939
Subsidio de respaldo al consumidor hispanohablante (CSG, por sus siglas en inglés)
CSG es una alternativa a los servicios de ayuda del cuidado personal (PCA) y cuidado domiciliario
(MA). Este subsidio es administrado por la persona, el cuidador o padre de familia. El subsidio CSG
permite a las personas inscritas acceder un grupo de servicios de ayuda con el presupuesto de CSG.
Por ejemplo: dietas especiales recetadas, terapia artística, terapia musical y personal de ayuda.
La capacitación en línea (por Internet) es en español y explicará como la persona puede tener
acceso a este programa y como utilizar los fondos distribuidos.
¿Quién debe asistir?
Las personas que asisten a esta capacitación deberán tener el servicio de asistencia médica y tener
una evaluación actual PCA. Favor de tener el número de asistencia médica de la persona y una copia
de la evaluación PCA más reciente.
¿Cómo inscribirse y asistir a la capacitación?
Debido a la pandemia del COVID-19, CSG ha cambiado sus capacitaciones a una plataforma digital (por
Internet). Para poder iniciarse en CSG, usted tiene que capacitarse.
Si está interesado(a) en hacer la capacitación CSG, se pide que escriba al correo electrónico de
abajo, para que reciba los materiales de capacitación. Tenga en cuenta que, la mayoría de esta
capacitación se puede hacer con un teléfono inteligente. Si tiene alguna otra pregunta o si
necesita ayuda, comuníquese con el personal de CSG y con mucho gusto lo ayudaremos.
Correo electrónico: HSPH.LTSS.CSG@hennepin.us
Línea telefónica CSG donde puede dejar correo de voz: 612-348-2939.
CSG waa u bedel Adeegyada Kaalmada Daryeelka Shakhsiyeed (PCA) (MA Home care). Waxaa haga qofka ama daryeelaha / waalidka. CSG waxay u oggolaaneysaa dadka ka diiwaangashan inay marin u helaan noocyo kala duwan oo adeegyo taageero ah miisaaniyadooda CSG. Tusaalooyinka waxaa ka mid ah: Cunnooyinka gaarka ah ee loo qoro, daaweynta farshaxanka, daweynta muusikada, iyo shaqaalaha taageerada.
Tababarka khadka tooska ah ee internetka wuxuu sharxi doonaa sida qofku u heli karo barnaamijka iyo sida loo isticmaalo lacagaha loo qoondeeyay.
Kumaa ka qeyb galaya?
Dadka imanaya waa inay lahaadaan Gargaar Caafimaad oo furan oo ay yeeshaan qiimeyn PCA oo hadda ah. Fadlan hayso lambarka kaalmada caafimaad ee qofka iyo koobiga qiimaynta PCA-ga ee ugu dambeeyay.
Sidee loo qoraa oo loo xaadiraa tababarka?
Sababo la xiriira COVID 19 Faafida, CSG waxay u dhaqaaqday qaab tababar internetka ah. Si loo bilaabo CSG, tababar ayaa loo baahan yahay.
Haddii aad xiisaynayso dhammaystirka Tababbarka CSG, fadlan emaylkan hoos ku soo dir si aad u hesho qalabka tababarka internetka. Fadlan la soco, in badan oo tababarkan ah ayaa lagu dhammayn karaa taleefanka caqliga leh.
Haddii aad qabtid su'aalo dheeraad ah ama aad u baahan tahay caawimaad, fadlan la xiriir Kooxda CSG waana ku faraxsanahay inaan ku caawino.
Iimayl: HSPH.LTSS.CSG@hennepin.us
Khadka Tooska ah ee Cilmiga Caymiska ee CSG: 612-348-2939
The Family Support Grant (FSG) program provides cash grants to families of children with certified disabilities. The goal is to prevent or delay out-of-home placement of children with disabilities and promote family health and social well-being by providing access to family- centered services and supports specific to the child’s disability.
This session will explain the basics of the FSG program and how to complete the application to ensure program compliance.
The Family Support Grant (FSG) program provides cash grants to families of children with certified disabilities. The goal is to prevent or delay out-of-home placement of children with disabilities and promote family health and social well-being by providing access to family- centered services and supports specific to the child’s disability.
This session will explain the basics of the FSG program and how to complete the application to ensure program compliance.
Who Should Attend? Case managers and families who want additional information to apply for their eligible child.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Person must be under age 25
• Must live in biological or adoptive home, or transitioning home from a temporary licensed residential facility if grant is awarded
• Family income must not exceed $116,327 (income verification is required, such as, check stubs, W-2's, tax returns, public assistance approval letters)
o Except in cases where extreme hardship is demonstrated
• Must be currently disabled through one of the following ways:
o Social Security Administration (SSI)
o State Medical Review Team (SMRT)
o May be qualified through a MnCHOICES Assessment and have a Lead Agency Rule 185 DD Case Manager
o Children who are working with a CMH case manager
Note: Families receiving services under the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Community Alternative Care Waiver, Community Alternative for Disabled Individuals Waiver, Brain Injury Waiver, Consumer Support Grant or Personal Care Assistance are not eligible for the Family Support Grant.
Please reach out to the FSG team to request the electronic training session by emailing hsph.ads.fsg@hennepin.us or calling 612-596-6630.
Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, FSG is moving to a new, online format. We appreciate your patience.
Interested in becoming a Housing Support provider with Hennepin County or expanding your existingHousing Support program? Join an info session. It offers general information about Housing Support
and the application or Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Separate breakout sessions are also
available, if you seek technical assistance about Board & Lodges, Community-based settings, and
Assisted Living Facilities/Customized Living Services.
Info and breakout sessions are held virtually and offered quarterly on the second Tuesday of
January, April, July and October. No registration is required, and you are welcome to join as many
times as you like. See details in the table below (scroll to next page).
We strongly recommend that you prepare for the info and breakout sessions beforehand:
1. Learn about the Housing Support program by reviewing relevant materials on the DHS HB101 –
Partners website.
2. Participate in a real-time webinar hosted by DHS staff. Register by emailing MN_DHS_DHS.GRH
DHS.DHS.GRH@STATE.MN.US.
3. Review materials posted on the Hennepin County For current and futurehousing providers web page
in the Housing for people with disabilities drawer, including:
• Housing Support Prospective Provider Info Session Presentation.pdf; slides that touch on the
Housing Support program and focus more closely on becoming a Housing Support provider with Hennepin
County
• Selecting a breakout session – housing support information session for prospective
providers.pdf; a map illustrating paths to Board & Lodges, Community-based settings, and
ALF/Customized Living Services breakout sessions that offer technical assistance to prospective
providers
• Becoming a Housing Support provider.pdf; a one-page flyer describing the Hennepin County RFP
process for becoming a Housing Support provider and the importance of
registering in the Supplier Portal
Join a session:
• Join by mobile app – install the Teams mobile app and click the Join Microsoft Teams Meeting link in the table above
• Join by desktop app – install Teams on your computer and click the Join Microsoft Teams Meeting link in the table above
• Join by phone – dial the phone number for audio only capability and enter Conference ID in the table above
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Purpose
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Schedule
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Join the meeting
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Housing Support Information Session for Prospective Providers
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General overview of Housing Support program and Request for Proposals process for prospective
Providers
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11:00 am; Tuesdays - 1/10/23, 4/11/23, 7/11/23, 10/10/23
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Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
+1 612-263-6117 United States, Minneapolis (Toll)
Conference ID: 878 405 504#
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Board & Lodges Breakout
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Focused discussion of Board & Lodges
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12:00 pm; Tuesdays - 1/10/23, 4/11/23, 7/11/23, 10/10/23
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Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
+1 612-263-6117 United States, Minneapolis (Toll)
Conference ID: 987 643 323#
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Community-based Settings Breakout
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Includes the Housing with Services-Independent (HWS-I), Long-term Homeless (LTH), and Demonstration Project (Demo) programs
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12:00 pm; Tuesdays - 1/10/23, 4/11/23, 7/11/23, 10/10/23
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Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
+1 612-263-6117 United States, Minneapolis (Toll)
Conference ID: 102 383 745#
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Assisted Living Facilities/Customized Living Services Breakout
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Focused discussion of Assisted Living licensed facilities that house people receiving Customized Living Services
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12:00 pm; Tuesdays - 1/10/23, 4/11/23, 7/11/23, 10/10/23
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Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
+1 612-263-6117 United States, Minneapolis (Toll)
Conference ID: 635 935 147#
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Questions? Email HS.Housing.GRH@hennepin.us or call (612) 543-2208
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