For more information:
Call 651-454-2732 or one of the following individuals:
Metro Area
Mary Lenertz
651-365-3749
mlenertz@lifeworks.org
Mankato Area
Kristi Powers
507-625-7522
kpowers@lifeworks.org
Lifeworks Customized Support
Dawn Thorn
651-365-3742
dthorn@lifeworks.org
Or call your county case manager and ask for a referral to Lifeworks.
Services for Individuals
Our mission is to serve our community and people with disabilities as we live and work together. We strive to:
- Offer people with disabilities opportunities that lead to personal growth and meaningful experiences through work and learning opportunities.
- Ensure families and individuals receive fiscal support services that help make their lives easier.
Career Development and Social Enrichment Services
Lifeworks supports adults with cognitive and physical disabilities in the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Mankato areas.
Career Development Services
Lifeworks matches individuals to jobs based on their skills and preferences. We work with more than 250 businesses. In 2007, 667 individuals earned more than $4 million in wages for themselves. Our community-based employment services are CARF accredited.
Social Enrichment Services
Lifeworks works with people to have personalized learning opportunities including job skill development, art, music, volunteering, communication, and computer support while providing quality care.
Contact:
Metro Area:
Mary Lenertz
mlenertz@lifeworks.org
651-365-3749
Mankato Area:
Kristi Powers
kpowers@lifeworks.org
507-625-7522
Lifeworks Customized Support
We work with over 1,000 people through Lifeworks Customized Support. We focus on customer service and work to keep things simple. Our automated system allows you to access your expense summaries online.
Agency with Choice or Employer of Record
Lifeworks takes on the employment responsibilities for the people you choose to hire for your support.
Payroll Agent Model
Lifeworks assists you in becoming your own employer.
Fiscal Support Entity (FSE) or Fiscal Intermediary
Lifeworks assists you with purchases, monitors your budget, and sends you spending reports.
Support Planner
Lifeworks tailors our support to meet your needs; we can provide assistance in writing your plan, recruit or hire staff, or locate resources.
PCA Choice
This is an option of the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program that allows individuals who receive PCA services to hire and train their own PCAs.
Contact:
Dawn Thorn
dthorn@lifeworks.org
651-365-3742
