Fraser Community Living Offers Safe, Inclusive Housing Options
If you are searching for safe, accommodating housing that helps you or a loved one live independently or with some support, look no further than Fraser Community Living.
Fraser Community Living offers three living options — Supervised Living, Supportive Living, and Independent Living — for adults with autism and intellectual and physical disabilities.
With apartments and group homes throughout the Twin Cities, you can find a location closer to home. You will also have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you or your loved one is well cared for and receiving support that ensures they can live as safely and independently as possible.
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Three Inclusive Housing Options for Safety & Independence
Fraser Community Living offers three living options — Supervised Living, Supportive Living, and Independent Living — for adults with diverse intellectual, emotional, or physical needs.
With apartments and group homes throughout the Twin Cities, you can find a location closer to home, and have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you or your loved one is well cared for, receiving support that ensures they can live as safely and independently as possible.
Supervised Living: Around the Clock Personal Support
Fraser Supervised Living has 25 family style group homes located throughout Hennepin and Anoka counties. These homes are Community Residential Support (CRS) setting and have four individuals per home-each with their own personal bedroom. On-site staff develop and manage day-to-day services to assist each person to be as independent as possible in the community. Supports vary between homes and are tailored based on the independence levels and support needs of the individuals, including whether there is awake or asleep overnight staffing. Fraser staff support the individuals in our homes with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and their Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). These include reminders, prompts, and hands-on assistance with tasks such as walking, feeding, dressing/grooming, toileting, bathing, transferring, shopping, housecleaning, and medication management. The staff do the meal planning and most of the meal preparation, depending on the independence of the individuals in the home. Fraser Supervised Living homes will set-up activities in the community and with other Fraser homes, as well as regular organized activities depending on independence levels in the home. The majority of the individuals living in our homes work and/or attend a day program.
The DD, BI, or the CADI waiver will cover the cost of the programming, staffing, meals, etc. Social Security (if applicable, and minus what the individual keeps for personal expenses) and/or Housing Support (formerly GRH) covers the cost of housing/rent. Frequently, individuals or their families will pay for additional favorite food items and community activities out-of-pocket.
Pictures of our Supervised Living group homes can be found here: Fraser Community Living Homes
Available Openings
Louise House
Type of home: Split-Level.
Location Information: Golden Valley, MN. Located off Duluth St and Hwy 100.
House information: There are 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs.
Staffing: Typically 1:4, and maybe 2:4 on evenings and weekends.
Genders: Female only
Current Age Range: 40s
Hobbies/Likes in the home: Board games, crafts such as diamond art, going for walks-especially to the park nearby, watching TV/movies, bowling, word finds and coloring books, church groups, going shopping and out to eat, and going out to the movie theater!
Individuals in the home: 2 individuals attend day programs, and all go spend time on outings with friends and/or family members.
Porcupine House
Type of home: Split-level home
Location Information: Located in a quiet cul de sac on the eastern side of Eden Prairie
House information: Upstairs has 3 individual’s bedrooms, the main living area, kitchen and a bathroom with a tub. Downstairs contains one individual’s bedroom, bathroom, laundry area, and a small common area. The downstairs also contains the staff sleeping area and office. There is one cat in the home!
Staffing: Typically 1:4 with an asleep staff overnight
Genders: Male only
Current Age Range: 20s-70
Hobbies/Likes in the home: The individuals like to spend time in the living room watching TV or hanging out. Things also enjoyed are cardio on the treadmill, going shopping or to the mall, going to the movie theater, going to sports games, etc.
Individuals in the home: All current individuals in the home attend day programs. It is a higher functioning home. One individual has a cat, that he takes care of fully. On weekends, 1 or 2 individuals may go spend time with their families!
Yukon House
Type of home: Co-Ed, split level home
Location Information: Located in a residential area in Bloomington next to multiple parks and minutes away from numerous shops and restaurants.
House information: The home has a living room/community area on both the lower and upper floors, 2 bathrooms, and there is a large backyard, with a deck as well as a grill!
Staffing: The house has 1-2 staff on site at all times and there are regular visits from a Registered Nurse
Genders: co-ed (currently 1 female and 2 males)
Current Age Range: 22-60
Hobbies/Likes in the home: Watching Television shows and movies, going out to eat, going shopping, listening to music, having pizza and ice cream at the house, and they like to socialize!
Individuals in the home: Main Diagnosis' in the home include Autism, Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities, and Down Syndrome. Low behaviors. Two individuals are allergic to cats and/or pet dander, so the home cannot have pets.
10th Ave
Type of home: Rambler Style, Accessible Home
Location Information: Located in south Bloomington, near the Minnesota River and Long Meadow Lake and only a couple miles away from the Mall of America!
House information: Accessible home with a large backyard with adult swings. Home also has a sensory room with a swing.
Staffing: Typically, the home is staffed 2:4 or 3:4 during the day and has 1 awake overnight staff.
Genders: Currently 3 males
Current Age Range: 30s
Hobbies/Likes in the home: Music therapy, going to the YMCA, going to the zoo, arts and crafts, watching television, going for walks, bike rides, listening to music, and more!
Individuals in the home: This is a higher needs home with intellectual disabilities. All individuals in the home attend day programs and spend time with their families.
Call 612-767-5180 or email CommunityInclusion@fraser.org to learn more about placement options.
Supportive Living: Affordable Housing for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities who are Living Independently
Fraser Supportive Living offers Integrated Community Supports (ICS) to adults already living in or interested in living in their own apartment. The apartments are market rate rent, and not owned by Fraser. Instead, Fraser is partnered with five locations around Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties to provide these supports and have a staff apartment on site at each location. Since not Fraser owned and housing is separate from the supports, individuals can choose their desired apartment type, if they want a roommate, whether they would like pets or not, etc! Services are person-centered and based on the unique strengths and needs of each person to help them live as independently as possible. Common supports include medication and medical appointment support, meal planning, grocery shopping, assistance with community integration, creating and maintaining cleaning routines, assistance scheduling transportation and more.
Waiver funding typically covers the cost of programming and staffing. Individuals pay their own rent, utilities, and living expenses. The cost varies widely based on location, if an individual lives alone or with a roommate, desired utilities, and spending habits. Individuals typically utilize a combination of earned wages from employment, Social Security (SSI/SSDI/RSDI), Food Support (SNAP), Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) and MSA Housing Support to assist with their rent, utilities and other living expenses.
Fraser does not currently have availability in Supportive Living.
To be added to the interest list for future openings, please contact our Intake team at: CommunityInclusion@fraser.org
Independent Living: Affordable Housing for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities who are Living Independently
Fraser operates five Independent Living apartment buildings for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, who are 18 and over. Residents must be able to live independently with little support, as certified by a doctor or therapist.
The program is possible through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All apartments are one-bedroom and smoke-free. Buildings are in Apple Valley, Bloomington, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield.
A property manager maintains the buildings, and Fraser staff mediate tenant issues, help with emergencies, plan activities, and assist residents with engaging in the community.
Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income in rent.
For more information, contact us at 612-767-5180 or CommunityInclusion@fraser.org.
The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8 dated June 2, 1988).There are currently no Independent Living openings.
