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Do you only provide services in Dakota County?We provide services through out the Twin Cities metro area – including Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Isanti, Sherburne, and Wright counties. If services are requested in counties that we are not currently contracted with, we can look into doing so, as appropriate.
Are you an affiliate of Dakota County?Established in 1972, we are an independent non-profit organization providing services to people with disabilities. Our original name was Dakota’s Children. Our name changed to Dakota Communities in 1997 to reflect the broadening of our service provision.back to top
What services do you provide?We provide Residential (Waiver, ICF, Adult Foster), In Home Family Support, Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS), Independent Living Services (ILS), Supported Employment Services (SES), and Respite. We also provide consultation for Therapy, Behavior, and Therapeutic Recreation. back to topHow many homes do you have and where are they located?We have 33 residential homes located in the following communities: Apple Valley, Big Lake, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, Burnsville, Cambridge, Crystal, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Lakeville, Little Canada, Mendota Heights, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul.back to topDo you have a waiting list for your residential homes?While we do not keep a waiting list for future openings in our residential sites, we are always happy to discuss placement in our homes and keep in contact with people interested. back to topWhat funding sources do you accept for Non Residential services?We accept County Funding including the waivers (DD, CADI, and TBI). We also accept private pay.back to top
Are you a PCA provider?While we are not a certified PCA provider, we do provide services similar to what a PCA does through In Home Family Support and ILS. Our service focus includes personal cares as needed, as well as supports to maintain or increase a person’s independent living skills in their home and community.back to topDo you work with people with Autism or TBI?Yes, we provide services to people with diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum and with TBI diagnosis throughout our residential settings and in our SILS, In Home, SES, and ILS services. We work to ensure that individuals with similar needs are together and that their direct care staff are trained in the specific needs of the person they support.back to topWhat ages do you serve?We provide services to adults and children with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities).
back to topDo you provide weekend respite?While we do not currently provide a weekend respite program, we have two respite beds – one in West St. Paul and one in Lakeville (MS Foster Care). On a limited basis and depending on individual needs and our resource availability, we may also be able to provide In Home Respite.back to topWhat is the intake process for Non Residential services and SES?Please contact your representative or case manager. They will begin a conversation with Dakota Communities' Service Supervisor who will complete an initial intake interview by phone or email. Once funding and staffing availability is determined, a formal intake meeting will be scheduled with a Dakota Communities Service Coordinator, the person requiring services, and their “team” of support people to make specific service plans.back to top
Do you have a “pool” of staff for providing Non Residential services?In Home care is provided by Dakota Communities’ trained and experienced employees. We work to ensure that the direct care staff provided for In Home services is a good match for the person and their support needs. We ensure that each direct care staff is trained specifically for the people to whom they provide support. back to top
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