Residential

Handy Help provides long-term and transitional Adult Foster Care services.  Handy Help’s adult foster care homes are thoughtfully designed and are located in the heart of St Paul where the clients feel a part of the community.  Culturally specific services are provided including meal planning, activities and creating a culturally specific and therapeutic atmosphere.  Within these programs, we provide community integration, daily activities and supervision within a person-centered context.

Supports and Services

Handy Help we offer comprehensive training in various areas, including daily living activities such as appropriate social skills, health and fitness, community integration, recreation, and leisure interests. We also provide environmental and behavioral strategies to minimize maladaptive behaviors, academic skills such as signing, writing, basic math skills, fine and gross motor skills, and independent living skills such as time and money management, transportation training, domestic tasks, problem-solving skills, and personal hygiene. Our direct support staff always aim to be unobtrusive and positive with the individual. In addition to training, we also offer several services such as administering medications, coordination of medical and psychiatric appointments, providing transportation, crisis intervention, and making referrals to other professional services when needed. We also provide nursing consultation for special medical needs.

Community Residential Services (Corporate Adult Foster Care)

Our Community Residential Services (CRS) homes cater to adults with developmental disabilities. We provide them with care, training, and supervision to support them in achieving their fullest potential. Our programs are based in single-family homes in residential neighborhoods, where four people with similar needs and interests live together and receive assistance. Our trained and caring staff provide high-quality, personalized care on a 24-hour basis. Services are centered in the CRS home and in the community, as decided by the client, family, and team. All activities are designed to promote as much independence as possible. The primary purpose of our CRS program is to support persons served in developing the most normal lifestyle possible within a supervised setting. Daily needs are met either by the individual when capable or by our direct support staff.

Housing Support Program Board and Lodging with Special Service