Fraser Award Recipients Support Individuals with Diverse Needs
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RICHFIELD, Minn., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The pandemic has created uncertainty for many, but thanks to the support of donors like the Bentson Foundation and Janice Sanner, individuals with diverse intellectual, emotional and physical needs can continue to receive support from Fraser. Fraser serves infants through adults with healthcare, housing, education, employment and support services that allow each individual to thrive.
The Bentson Foundation and Janice Sanner are being recognized as the 2021 Louise Whitbeck Fraser Award winners. The award is given annually to an individual or organization that demonstrates a commitment to the Fraser mission: to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children, teens, adults and families with diverse intellectual, emotional and physical needs. It honors Fraser founder Louise Whitbeck Fraser, who opened
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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The statewide Minnesota staffing shortage for home health assistants has made staffing for group homes more difficult.
Fraser Community Living operates 27 group homes, which offer 24/7 support to individuals living with diverse cognitive, emotional, or physical needs like Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and developmental disabilities.
Group homes need staffing around the clock, and Fraser Community Living has had to develop creative staffing opportunities to keep shifts filled. That has resulted in immediate, part-time, full-time, temporary, and flexible staffing options.
Sheila Grisim, Fraser Vice President Education, Housing & Community Supports, said, We re being creative to fill those slots, and we need that second set of helping hands to support our experienced staff working at each home. While current staff focus on personal care needs, a second person can help make meals, play a game, do crafts, and help the individuals we