External Links
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Ramsey County Social Services
Hennepin County Community Services
Dakota County Social Services
Access Press – Directory of Disability Organizations
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Minnesota Help
Autism Society of Minnesota
Brain Injury Association
The ARC of Minnesota
PACER Center
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Washington County Social Services
Anoka County Social Services
CDCS Consumer Handbook
CDCS Lead Agency Operations Manual
Minnesota Governor’s Council on Disabilities
Minnesota State Council on Disability
Down Syndrome Association of MN
The Center for Self Determination
Institute of Community Integration
Program Resources
Consumer- Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) is a flexible service option that allows individuals and families to design a service plan that meets their needs by allowing choice in who to hire, as well as the ability to purchase approved goods and services.
Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is an alternative county-funded program that allows individuals and families to purchase a variety of supplies, services and have supports, such as staffing, on a month-to-month basis.
Individualized Home Supports(IHS)
Individualized Home Supports (IHS) is a 245D licensed traditional service option that allows individuals staffing support, homemaker, chore, and/or respite care.