Community First Services and Supports
Personal care and support for people who need help with daily living because of age, disability, or health conditions, so they can stay safe, independent, and at home.
Help with Activities of Daily Living
We follow the agency model: we hire and train the staff who provide your care, or you can bring your own employee if you prefer.
- Personal Care: Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene support
- Mobility Assistance: Helping with transfers, walking, and safe movement around the home
- Meal Assistance: Preparing and supporting proper nutrition
- Medication Reminders: Ensuring medications are taken safely and on time
- Companionship & Daily Engagement: Supporting social interaction and overall well-being
You and your family shape the plan around your needs.
Stay safe and supported at home
We offer flexible in-home services so you or your loved one can stay safe and supported at home:
- Help with bathing, dressing, meals, and daily routines
- Support workers you choose and trust
- Personalized service plans tailored to your needs
Am I eligible?
You generally qualify for CFSS if all of these are true.
- You live in the community, not in a facility like a nursing home
- You can direct your own care, or you have a representative who can
- You’re enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA), an HCBS waiver, Alternative Care (AC), or certain MinnesotaCare plans
- You’ve had an assessment that determines eligibility
- You’ve selected the CFSS agency model
Not sure? Call us at 507-884-8277.
How to get started
Every CFSS plan starts with an assessment. Who you contact first depends on how your care is paid for.
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On a waiver, Alternative Care, or state Medical Assistance
If you’re not enrolled in a seniors’ health plan, contact your county or tribal nation and ask for a CFSS assessment.
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Enrolled in a seniors’ health plan
Call your health plan’s member services and ask for a CFSS assessment.
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Not sure which applies to you?
Call us at 507-884-8277.
Questions about CFSS
What is CFSS and am I eligible?
CFSS is a Minnesota program that helps you stay in your own home with support from workers you choose. The checklist above covers who qualifies, and we’re happy to help you work it out.
Can I choose my own caregiver?
Yes. Our CFSS program runs under the agency model: we hire and train employees to provide care, but clients also have the option to bring their own employee if they prefer.
Is CFSS right for you?
Call us today at 507-884-8277, or send us a message.