Information for helping vulnerable adults, including how to make vulnerable adult abuse reports.
The Common Entry Point (CEP) is available 24 hours per day to receive reports of vulnerable adult maltreatment. The CEP assesses these reports and sends them to the appropriate lead investigative agency (county, law enforcement, Office of Health and Facility Complaints or the Department of Human Services).
The Family Support Grant Program provides cash grants to families of children, under 25 years of age, with a certified disability, residing at home. The goal of the program is to prevent or delay the out-of-home placement of children and promote family health and social well-being by enabling access to family-centered services and supports.
Recipients between the ages of 14 to 25 can use the grant funds toward transitional services and supports to achieve an employment goal.
Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota health care program that provides flexible options to meet the specific needs of people with disabilities and their families. It helps individuals live more independently at home and in their communities.
Starting October 1, 2024, CFSS has replaced the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) program and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG).
Services available
CFSS includes the same main services as PCA, such as help with:
Olmsted County offers case management services and support for people for children and adults with developmental disabilities (DD), which is also known as Rule 185 Case Management. Case managers help people in accessing necessary social, medical, educational, and other supports. They work closely with individuals to identify their goals and needs, ensuring ongoing support and services are in place to help achieve those outcomes.
What is Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)?
The Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) is a program that gives individuals more control over their care and support services. It is available to people enrolled in the following home and community-based services (HCBS) programs: