Home-Based Services + PCA's
Are you feeling lost? Let us Help!
Many families require additional help in order to care for their loved ones with special needs. The process can be complicated at times, but our experienced staff is here to help you. A Chance To Grow’s Home-Based Services work with children and adults with a variety of physical, mental, behavioral and emotional needs. 

Since 1983, more than 2,000 families have trusted A Chance To Grow to recruit, train and place a PCA in their homes. We strive to offer the highest quality services to families in need throughout 11 counties in the Twin Cities area. We promise to provide you with answers and straight-forward advice based on our decades of experience.
If you would like to learn more about our Home-Based or PCA services, please call us at (612) 789-1236 or email actg@actg.org.
Our program will pair you or your loved one with a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and provide a custom care plan tailored to your situation. Our PCA’s are trained by our professional staff of RN’s and have received a Certificate of Completion with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
What is a PCA?
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a person who performs and assists with routine tasks of daily living for persons with disabilities and special health needs. These are tasks the person would perform if able. In general, the role of the PCA is to assist a person to be as independent as possible. Common tasks include assisting clients with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, grooming hygiene, eating, mobility and related household tasks, and providing assistance with managing client’s behaviors. While caring for clients, PCAs may be asked to provide transportation to appointments, activities or other essential errands. PCAs work under the supervision of ACTG’s Director of Home-Based Services and a licensed Registered Nurse, and are expected to keep detailed client records and report changes in the clients’ conditions.

Do you have what it takes? Become A Chance To Grow PCA today! Please review the PCA Job Description and visit our Employment page to apply!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours can I work as a PCA?
PCA are allowed to work up to 40 hours per week as a PCA. Any PCA who wishes to work more than 40 hours in any given week must receive approval from A Chance to Grow before being able to do so.
How do I qualify for PCA services?
Any family or client looking to receive PCA services should first contact their county public health department and/or insurance company. If you are having difficulty locating information for your county public health department and/or insurance company, please call us at A Chance To Grow Home Based services and we can direct you to the correct resources.
How many hours of PCA services can I receive?
Your county’s public health nurse determines the number of hours you receive during your assessment. This number will vary depending upon the type and frequency of care needed.
What our clients say about services
“I saw the wealth of services they offered - not just PCA services - and it was clear they took a vested interest in all aspects of a child’s care. The first time I came in, I picked up a list of symptoms they treat and was shocked to find that it perfectly described my daughter! No doctor or therapist had ever described my child in this way.” - Sharon, PCA for her daughter
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