SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES

HOME Program The HOME (Household & Outside Maintenance) Program provides affordable housing support for seniors (60+) to help them stay in their homes and communities. Services include indoor/outdoor chores, housecleaning, minor repairs, safety assessments, and technology assistance, available on a sliding fee scale. All income levels are served, and no senior is turned away due to inability to pay. Services are delivered by trusted staff and volunteers, all of whom undergo background checks. We aim to pair seniors with the same workers over time to foster meaningful community connections. Service Area: Hennepin, Wright, and Sherburne Counties TECH Services Expansion In 2023, SCS expanded its Technology Education, Connection & Help (TECH) services to support older adults through: 1. In-Person Support: Ideal for step-by-step coaching at designated locations. 2. Phone Support: Best for tasks like password resets, app downloads, or accessing voicemail during business hours. 3. In-Home Visits: Suitable for assistance with home-based devices like desktop computers, smart TVs, streaming devices, or home internet troubleshooting. For low-income seniors lacking internet or devices, digital handypersons provide affordable internet options, free laptops or devices, and assistance with connectivity and security settings. Services are delivered 1:1, through tech clinics, and tech giveaway events. Service Area: Hennepin, Scott, Carver, Wright and Sherburne Counties

Senior Outreach & Caregiver Services Senior Outreach supports seniors and caregivers to age safely and with dignity by connecting them to resources, finding housing options, and planning future needs. When healthcare coverage lapses, we ensure continuous case management and care coordination. Caregiver Services provides counseling, coordination, coaching, family meeting facilitation, support groups, resources, and education to help families maintain balance. CareNextion.org and CareNextion Apps, developed by SCS, enhance caregiving through centralized care coordination, task assignment, journaling, and communication for caregivers. It helps manage care across distances by organizing and distributing responsibilities among care team members. Service Area: Senior Outreach - Suburban Hennepin County; Caregiver Services - Hennepin, Carver, Scott, and Wright Counties; CareNextion.org - Worldwide