What is Respite?
MRCI offers many services that allow individuals with disabilities to stay at home and still be as independent as possible. One of these...
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- Jun 7
- 3 min
What are Individualized Home Supports (IHS)?
MRCI offers great benefits to families to ensure an individual with disabilities can live a satisfied and fulfilling life, where they can...
- Apr 26
- 3 min
The Importance of Self-Directed Services for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
April is Autism Awareness Month, making it a great time to focus on the importance of self-directed services for individuals on the...
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
Caring for Joey
We’ve all heard that anything can happen in the blink of an eye. Well, Patti Dee certainly knows that is true. Pregnant with her son,...
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Flexible care at home: A Self-Directed Alternative for Seniors
Like many Minnesotans, Mark was facing a problem. His aging mother was at the point where she needed assistance to take care of herself....
- Jun 11, 2021
- 3 min
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Explained
EVV allows the ability to focus more time and attention on the care recipient and less on administrative tasks such as faxing, emailing...
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
Searching for Direct Care Staff?
Are you looking for staff? The Human Resources Team at MRCI Client Directed Services (CDS) provides information on job posting and tips...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 3 min
Meet College-Bound Brandon
Meet Brandon, he’s 23, likes making cookies, has autism, and now, he is going to college. Having been accepted to the Beyond Limits...
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Who's Who of CDCS
In programs such as Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) the terminology and the roles of the people involved can be confusing. To...
- Mar 20, 2021
- 2 min
MRCI Celebrates Self-Direction Successes
Like a lot of people in 2020, Gina Rietveld was worried when her hours at work got cut back because of COVID. The worries were a little...
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
What is CFSS?
Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota program that will replace Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and the Consumer...
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
2021 Legislative Updates
MRCI CDS believes strongly in keeping our clients, representatives, workers, and families informed of legislation that can impact their...
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
5 Important facts you might not know about Payroll Model
1. Individual receiving services is the employer. Most often, the individual receiving services is the employer and holds the Federal...
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Elkins Family Story
The Elkins Family Counts on MRCI Client Directed Services As Laura Elkins watches her two daughters, ages 8 and 4, play in her backyard...
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