Fraser

THE FRASER MISSION IS TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE COMPANY ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND HOUSING SERVICES.

FRASER COMMUNITY LIVING OPERATES 27 HOMES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SERVING UP TO 107 CLIENTS. THESE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES ARE LOCATED IN VARIOUS SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOODS. COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTS PEOPLE WITH MAINTAINING HEALTH, FAMILY WELL-BEING, INCREASING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE, RESPITE CARE, PERSONAL SUPPORT AND IN-HOME FAMILY SUPPORT. FRASER SUPPORTED LIVING PROVIDES AN OPTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES MAY BE DELIVERED TO AN INDIVIDUAL LEASING AN APARTMENT OR LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME.

FRASER SCHOOL PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND TYPICAL NEEDS IN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING. OUR UNIQUE SETTING ALLOWS CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES TO LEARN, PLAY, AND GROW SIDE BY SIDE, AND PROVIDES A CHALLENGING, ENLIGHTENING, AND MOTIVATING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL. THIS PROGRAM ALSO FOCUSES ON CAREER PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES DESERVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND THE CHANCE TO PURSUE MEANINGFUL CAREERS. FRASER CAREER PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENT OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WHO HAVE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) OR OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO ARE COLLEGE-BOUND OR ARE LOOKING TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS. CAREER PLANNING AND EMPLOYEMENT ALSO FOCUSES ON ASSESSING INDIVIDUALS' STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES. THROUGH OUR INTAKE ASSESSMENT, WE LOOK AT EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE STRENGTHS, INTERESTS, LEARNING STYLES, AND CHALLENGES. WE THEN CREATE AN INDIVIDUAL PROFILE AND MAP OUT A SUPPORT PLAN TO HELP THE PERSON ACHIEVE SUCCESS.

FRASER CASE MANAGEMENT IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS AND NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX SOCIAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM. CASE MANAGEMENT HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES AND THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS GAIN ACCESS TO NEEDED RESOURCES. OUR CASE MANAGERS CONNECT PEOPLE TO MEDICAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, FINANCIAL AND OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH. FRASER PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN DAKOTA, HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES: BRAIN INJURY (BI) WAIVER, COMMUNITY ACCESS FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION (CADI) WAIVER, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY (DD) WAIVER, DD NON-WAIVER

FRASER REHAB THERAPY (FORMERLY PEDIATRIC THERAPY) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH MOTOR AND SENSORY DYSFUNCTION, DECREASED FUNCTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS, FEEDING AND SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES, AND SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING DISORDERS. OUR REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EVALUATION, CONSULTATION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES. SPEECH THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH AND EACH CHILDS GOALS AND ACTIVITIES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED, BASED ON STRENGTHS, CHALLENGES, AND MOTIVATIONS.