Waiver Services

what are
waiver services?

Waiver programs provide home and community-based services (HCBS) to meet the needs of people with disabilities and older adults. People must be Minnesota residents and meet eligibility requirements specific to each waiver program.

Waiver programs must meet federal and other guidelines, which include eligibility requirements, funding parameters and limits, county and/or state policies, and services available. Each waiver program is based on an agreement between DHS and the federal government. They define populations served, define services and provider standards, describe how rates are determined and describe how DHS manages the waiver program.

In addition to PCA services, A Chance To Grow offers Homemaking and Respite Care services. For more information on our Home-Based Waiver Services, please contact us at (612) 789-1236 or email actg@actg.org.

Homemaking

A person may receive homemaker services when either the person is unable to manage the general cleaning and household activities or the primary caregiver who is regularly responsible for these activities is unable to manage them or is temporarily absent. In addition to general cleaning and household activities, homemaking services also include cooking, laundry, yard work, arranging transportation, shopping, and simple household repairs.

Homemaking Services Job Description (PDF)

Respite Care

This service is meant to provide temporary relief and support to caregivers. This program gives families and caregivers a much needed break while offering a safe environment for their children or disabled adult. Respite care can be provided in a family’s home, foster home or licensed facility in the community and gives families a chance to reenergize, refocus and reduce stress. This type of care can be used on an emergency or crisis basis to maintain a continuity of care for the individual in need of assistance.

Respite Care Job Description (PDF)