Overview

What is Individualized Home Supports with Training?

Some people do not just need help. They need to learn how to do things on their own. Our individualized home supports with training combine practical daily assistance with hands-on skill building. Our caregivers work alongside your loved one, teaching them the techniques and routines that lead to greater independence. Whether it is learning to prepare simple meals, manage personal hygiene routines, organize a household, or handle daily tasks more safely, the goal is always the same: build real skills that last. This is care that works to make itself less necessary over time.

Who is Individualized Home Supports with Training for?

Adults with disabilities who want to build independence skills
Individuals recovering from brain injury or stroke who are relearning tasks
Young adults transitioning to more independent living
People whose care plans include skill development goals

What to expect

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An assessment of your loved one's current abilities and their skill-building goals.

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A training plan that breaks goals into achievable steps.

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A caregiver works alongside them, demonstrating and coaching through daily tasks.

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Skills are practiced in real-life situations in their own home.

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Progress is documented and shared with the care team and family.

Funding

How services are funded

Most home care services in Minnesota are covered through public funding programs. You do not need to pay out of pocket to receive quality care at home.

Not sure which program applies? Contact us and we will help you figure it out.

MA Waiver programs

Medicaid-funded waivers that cover a range of home and community-based services.

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Private pay

Available for families who prefer to arrange services independently.

Frequently asked questions

What skills can be trained through this service?
Common areas include meal preparation, kitchen safety, personal hygiene routines, laundry, cleaning, money management basics, medication management, and home safety awareness. Training is customized to your loved one's goals and abilities.
How is this different from regular individualized home supports?
Regular home supports focus on providing assistance with daily tasks. Home supports with training add a teaching component. The caregiver actively coaches your loved one through tasks with the goal of building independence, rather than simply doing the task for them.
How long does the training process take?
It depends on the individual and the skills being learned. Some skills develop in weeks, others take months. The pace is set by your loved one's comfort and progress. There is no rush. The goal is lasting independence, not speed.
Who decides what skills to focus on?
Your loved one does, with support from their care team and family. The training plan is based on their person-centered plan and reflects the goals that matter most to them. We revisit and adjust these goals regularly.

Get started with Home Supports with Training

Submit a referral online and we will call you back the same day. Most services begin within 72 hours.

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150+ families served • 72-hour start • Licensed in Minnesota