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Resources for families

  • Parent and family supports

    Parent and family supports

    Disabilities affect the entire family. Navigate key supports, programs and services for siblings, parents and families.

  • Charting the LifeCourse for families

    Charting the LifeCourse for families

    You can make a plan that supports your child's best life. Charting the LifeCourse materials can help.

  • Events for families

    Events for families

    New events are added often. Check back to find your next activity!

  • Pregnancy and infancy

    Pregnancy and infancy

    Your parenting journey begins with pregnancy. See key supports, programs and resources for pregnancy and infancy.

  • Early childhood

    Early childhood

    You want to give your child the best possible start. Check out key supports, programs and resources for birth to age 5.

  • School age

    School age

    The school years provide opportunities for new experiences. Consider key supports, programs and services for school-age kids.

  • Transition to adulthood

    Transition to adulthood

    Moving from school to adulthood is a major change. Explore key supports, programs and services for young adults.

  • Adulthood

    Adulthood

    You can continue to learn and grow your entire life. Get insight with our adulthood guide.

  • Aging

    Aging

    Living your best life is important no matter your age. Here are helpful resources for older adults.

News highlights for families

Parents can be paid as a PCA for their child

Beginning October 1, a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian of a minor can be a paid personal care assistance (PCA) worker for their child.

The parent must meet the criteria to be a PCA and be hired by a PCA provider agency. 

For information on upcoming changes, see common questions about PCAs. »

New parent support available!

A number of organizations offer individual and group support for parents and caregivers:

  • Family Voices of Minnesota
  • PACER Center
  • Autism Society of Minnesota
  • RT Autism Awareness Foundation Inc.
  • Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals

Visit the Hub events calendar for groups and learning opportunities or contact an organization for individual support.

Explore the Hub events calendar now. »

Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) starts October 1

On October 1, CFSS will replace the personal care assistance (PCA) program and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG).

If your child receives either of these services, CFSS will be an option at their next annual reassessment after CFSS launches in October.

Review information about the upcoming changes and details on CFSS. »

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Lifecoursetools

Charting the LifeCourse™: Tools and guides for any stage of life

Charting the LifeCourse™ is a collection of planning materials for people with disabilities and their families.

You can use Charting the LifeCourse tools to identify your vision for your best life (or your child's best life) and action steps and tools that will lead to this best life.

Learn about Charting the LifeCourse for families