Our Mission:
To serve our community and people with disabilities as we live and work together. Read more
Lifeworks welcomes requests for accommodations such as an interpreter or information in an alternate format. All of our facilities are physically accessible.
Ethical, Respectful, Responsive, & Resourceful
Lifeworks is a private nonprofit organization started in Dakota County, Minnesota in 1965 by families who have children with disabilities. We support people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives. Our Values-Based Decision-Making Tool and Code of Ethics guide our professional staff in providing flexible, responsive, exceptional customer service.
Lifeworks Employment Solutions… Innovations in Employment
Are you an employer looking for motivated, reliable workers? Lifeworks consults with employers to identify their specific production and business needs and then matches personnel who are right for the job. Because every business is unique, we work with you to develop solutions that meet your needs. Learn more about Lifeworks Employment Solutions.
Click to play video. Watch the Lifeworks Employment Solutions video to experience and learn about The Lifeworks Difference from three of our current employers.
Are you looking for day services?
We can help you get a job that matches your interests and abilities. You can learn, volunteer, create art and music, and get the personal care you need.
Are you looking for help in directing the services in your home?
We offer customized service statewide. You can monitor your budget and access the timecards and documents you need online, 24 hours a day.
Learn more about Lifeworks
What's New?
July 2, 2008
Read the Summer Edition of LifePursuits!
The summer edition of LifePursuits, our agency newsletter, is now available online! Catch up on all the happenings at Lifeworks.
June 25, 2008
The Danes Come West!
Lifeworks was the center of a flourishing cultural exchange in May when 21 individuals from Denmark came to Minnesota to learn about supported employment by observing Lifeworks clients and staff firsthand.
April 2, 2008
Lifeworks Family Satisfaction Survey results are in!
At Lifeworks, we are always looking for ways
to improve services for our clients.
View the Career Development and Social Enrichment survey results
View the Customized Support survey results
February 15, 2008
Two becoming one
On Valentine's Day, Lifeworks clients Jim Lundquist and Sarah Stanchfield were married. To view an audio slide show of their wedding day, visit the
Star Tribune online.
February 14, 2008
May I have this dance?
Lifeworks clients Jim Lundquist and Sarah Stanchfield are getting married today - and the Star Tribune was there to talk to them about their big day. Visit the
Star Tribune online
to read Jim and Sarah's inspirational story.