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.
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, 4- bedroom family style homes that are similar to the traditional group home model. These homes are located throughout Hennepin and Anoka counties. On-site staff develop and manage day-to-day services to assist each person to be as independent as possible in the community. On-site services include: staffing tailored to the needs of the individuals in each home and health services. Some of the homes have staffing during the day, some offer awake staffing overnight, and some offer asleep overnight, depending on the needs of the individuals. County waiver funding is used to pay for staffing and services provided. SSI and Housing Support (formerly GRH) are used to cover the cost of rent.
Available Openings
Sweet Briar: Male Only
Sweet Briar is a rambler style home located on the border of Hopkins and St. Louis Park. The kitchen, dining room, living room, and all 4 bedrooms located on the main floor, with a laundry room, staff bedroom and office located in the basement. There are stairway entrances in the front and back of the home, with a patio set and swing in the backyard. The home is located in a mostly quiet and friendly residential area, conveniently located near the Knollwood Mall and many parks. Currently, 3 gentlemen ranging from 20 years old to 50+, live in the home. The individuals enjoy arts and crafts, watching TV, going out to eat, going outside when it is nice out, one of the current residents is even involved in adaptive sports! The house has 1-2 staff during awake hours when individuals are home, and 1 asleep overnight staff in the staffing pattern. There are also regular visits from the site's Registered Nurse.
Quincy: Male only
Quincy is a home located in a quiet neighborhood in Blaine, close to highway 65. All bedrooms are conveniently located on the top level but there is an accessible basement that is enjoyed by the individuals as well for recreational areas. The top level has a bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The home is not currently accessible and requires the use of steps to enter the home. The gentlemen enjoy video games, watching tv, science activities and looking at maps. While all of the gentlemen tend to do their own thing, they all enjoy going out to eat.
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 units include 24-hour emergency assistance and individualized home supports. Individuals live in their own apartment or with a roommate of their choice. Common supports include medication and medical appointment support, meal planning, grocery shopping, assistance with cooking, creating, and maintaining cleaning routines, budgeting, and communication with property managers.
Woodstone
Fraser has availability to provide ICS services at Woodstone to individuals living in their own 1 bedroom apartment home, or a 2 bedroom apartment with a roommate. Woodstone is in St. Paul and is located near recreation trails, several shops, and is less than 5 miles from the heart of St. Paul. Individuals pay their own market-rate rent, utilities and living expenses for their apartment.
Here is the website for this location in case you want to check it out in more detail: http://woodstone.stuartco.com
Parkside North
Fraser has availability to provide services to an individual living in their own 1 bedroom apartment home, or a 2 bedroom apartment with a roommate, at Parkside North. Parkside North is in Plymouth and is located near French Regional Park and several shops. Individuals pay their own market-rate rent, utilities and living expenses for their apartment.
Here is the website for this location, in case you want to check it out in more detail: http://parkside.stuartco.com
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.
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