Foster Care Minnesota - Anoka County

06/23/2022

Current opening(s):

1) 1 lower level private bedroom - Available now
2) 1 lower level private bedroom - Available August 1st

04/14/2022

Currently 1 Opening for Adult Foster care. Cadi waiver
&
GRH

11/06/2021

Winter is approaching quickly. If you know of anyone needing assistance. I currently have 2 openings in my Andover home.
Have them reach out to their local government county office. An assessment for services needs to be completed. If you are on medical assistance or disability this will make the process easier for you to see what services you qualify for.
Please be careful and find somewhere safe to be this cold winter season. Please let me know if there is anything I can assist with. Private message here through my page or by phone - 612-532-7556.
-Jennifer Bolte

03/08/2021

Spring is almost here! Call to check on current or available up-coming openings.
612-532-7556
Andover, MN
Adult foster care home-245D

06/29/2020

Adult 245D Foster care home located in Andover, MN. Accepting waivers with GRH. Please call Jennifer @ 612-532-7556 for current openings.

10/15/2019

Definition & Explanation of a DD waiver:

Developmental Disabilities Waiver

The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions.

Assessed waiver service needs, as identified in the person's service plan, may be provided in a person's own home, in his/her biological or adoptive family's home, in a relative's home (e.g., sibling, aunt, grandparent, etc.), in a family foster care home or corporate foster care home.

Who is eligible for DD Waiver services?
Eligibility for DD Waiver services is determined through a screening process. To be eligible for DD Waiver services, a person must meet all these criteria:

Be determined to have a developmental disability or related condition
Be determined to likely require the level of care provided to individuals in an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD)
Be eligible for Medical Assistance
Make an informed choice requesting home and community-based services instead of ICF/DD services
What else is important for participation in the DD Waiver?
Once eligibility is determined for participation in the DD Waiver, certain questions must be asked about services including:

Are the services necessary to ensure the person's health, welfare and safety?
Have all options been assessed and does this option meet the desires, needs and preferences of the person?
Is the cost of the service considered reasonable and customary?
Is the service covered by any other funding source, for example, Medical Assistance state plan services, private health care coverage, Medicare, education or Vocational Rehabilitation Service funding?
Will the services address skill development and/or skill maintenance?
The number of people that may be served through the DD Waiver can vary depending on the federally approved plan and state legislative funding levels.

How can persons apply for the DD Waiver?
You can apply for the DD Waiver at your local county agency or tribe (PDF). For more information, view the Developmental Disabilities Waiver fact sheet (PDF).

10/15/2019

Definition & Explanation of a Cadi Waiver:

Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver

The Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults, who would otherwise require the level of care provided in a nursing facility.

CADI Waiver services may be provided in a person's own home, in his/her biological or adoptive family's home, in a relative's home (e.g. sibling, aunt, grandparent etc.), a family foster care home or corporate foster care home, a board and lodging facility or in an assisted living facility. If married, a person may receive CADI Waiver services while living at home with his or her spouse.

Who is eligible for CADI Waiver services?
Eligibility for CADI Waiver services is determined through a screening process. To be eligible for CADI Waiver services, a person must meet all these criteria:

Be eligible for Medical Assistance
Be certified disabled by the State Medical Review Team or by the Social Security Administration
Be under the age of 65 years when the waiver is opened
Be determined to require the level of care provided to individuals in a nursing facility
Have an assessed need for supports and services over and above those available under other funding sources
Choose care and services in the community instead of a nursing facility
What else is important for participation in the CADI Waiver?
Once eligibility is determined for participation in the CADI Waiver, certain questions must be asked about services including:

Are the services necessary to ensure the recipient's health, welfare and safety?
Is the service covered by any other funding source, for example, Medical Assistance state plan services, private health care coverage, Medicare, education or Vocational Rehabilitation service funding?
Have all options been assessed, and does this option meet the individual desires, needs and preferences of the person?
Is the cost of the service considered reasonable and customary?
How can persons apply for the CADI Waiver?
You can apply for the CADI Waiver at your local county agency or tribe (PDF). For more information, view the Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver fact sheet (PDF).

10/08/2019

Common question: How do we pay for Foster care? Senior living? Disability care? Etc
If you have any question please feel free to call me, Jennifer 612-532-7556 or your local human services department.
(Click link below)

Learn about the Minnesota Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver, the benefits, eligibility requirements and application process.

09/30/2019

If you know of someone who needs help or can benefit from adult foster care please have them contact their local government office. If you need help and I may be of assistance. Please feel free to contact me (Jennifer 612-532-7556) & I will do my best to help you.
Here is the information from Anoka County’s website on Adult Foster Care.

Read about adult foster care.

09/30/2019

Helpful Adult Foster Care information (link posted below):

updated July 8, 2019

Adult Foster Care (AFC) is a type of housing for people with disabilities and seniors who need some daily care, but do not need skilled nursing care. Adult Foster Care is sometimes called Community Residential Settings (CRS).

Note: Adult Foster Care is different than children living in foster care. It is housing for adults with disabilities and seniors.

What It Is
When you live in AFC, it’s like living in a house. One to five adults with disabilities and seniors live together in the house, each with their own bedroom. The living room, bathrooms, kitchen, and any other rooms are shared. A caregiver also lives in the house, which may be located anywhere, such as a town, a suburban neighborhood, or any other area.

When you live in AFC, you choose what services you want. You can ask your caregiver for help with things like:

Cooking
Cleaning
Laundry
Help during outings, and
Personal care assistance (PCA) services, such as help with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Note: The caregiver does not do skilled nursing. If you need skilled nursing and wish to live in Adult Foster Care, you may contract skilled nursing separately.

Some caregivers own and live in the homes they provide care in, while others are employees paid to live on site. When the caregiver owns the home, it is called Family Adult Foster Care. When the caregivers are employees, it is called Corporate Adult Foster Care.

All Adult Foster Care locations are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

Some people who live in Adult Foster Care may be able to live in the community by getting similar services in their own homes or apartments.

How You Pay
You pay a monthly amount that includes your room, board, and services. Many people pay for AFC with money they have in savings or income.

If you cannot afford AFC, there are some public programs that may help, including:

Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing): Housing Support is available to people with low income and low assets who have disabilities. Housing Support will only pay for Adult Foster Care settings that are approved for Housing Support. Housing Support may pay up to the full cost of room, board, and services, depending on your income and eligibility for MA-Waiver programs.
MA-Waiver programs: If you are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) due to your disability, you may qualify for an MA-Waiver program that helps pay for services in the community, which may include AFC locations.
Get Help
To learn more about whether Adult Foster Care is right for you and if any programs can help you afford it:

Contact your local county human services agency
Chat with a Hub expert
Call the Senior LinkAge Line® (SLL) at 1-800-333-2433

Adult Foster Care is housing where one to five individuals with disabilities and seniors each live in their own bedrooms and get services from an on-site caregiver.