Available Host Home Providers

Host Homes are a great option for individuals looking for some independence in community with a healthy dose of family-style support. We carefully screen and select Host Home providers, all of whom are licensed foster care providers. Matches are based on mutual interests and compatibility. Our experienced team provides ongoing support and supervision — so everyone feels comfortable and supported.

A Host Home provider may be an individual, a couple or a family with children. What they all have in common is their commitment to opening their homes and hearts to welcome a person with disabilities into their family.

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Reverse Host Home: Zach

Aitkin County

Zachary is a young man surrounded by love. His parents decided to give him the chance to have his own home, allowing him to move out like his peers. Zach’s one-level home is in Aitkin, Minnesota, and has a beautiful deck surrounded by trees and wildlife.

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Judith Massey

Crow Wing County

I am Judith Massey, and I am excited to provide support to an individual in need. I have also provided foster care for over 25 years. My youngest son who is on the spectrum, lives at home with me. Caring for others is very important to me. I will support each person in making their own personal decisions to help them grow.

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Meribo & Shanka Family

Dakota County

We are Bishe and Nedi, and we are blessed with a large, multi-level home in Rosemount, Minnesota. It is about 20 minutes south of the Twin Cities. We share this home with our two young boys, as well as Nedi's father, but we have room for more! Our family believes in the power of prayer, and it brings us much peace. We also believe in togetherness and the importance of self-care. We are here to support you with your dreams and goals.

Mark and Lisa Olson with banner that reads "Supporting Adults"

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Olson Family

Grant County

We are Lisa and Mark Olson, and we are excited to open our home to someone in need. Having both been involved in education, we are ready to open our home and support someone by each putting our best foot forward. We have the ability to support a person and wish to make the transition as easy as possible.

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Joyce Hawkins

Hennepin County

My name is Joyce Hawkins, and I am excited to welcome somebody into a supported sanctuary in the heart of the city. For the greater part of my life, I have supported individuals with disabilities on both a personal and professional level. I have worked as a House Coordinator for LSS for many years and am now ready to take my career to the next level, by using my blessings and skills to help somebody achieve their goals and dreams.

Jeremy with his partner and dog, with banner reading "supporting adults".

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Urbanska Family

Morrison County

We are Melissa and Jeremy Urbanska, and we are ready to support someone and welcome them to our family. We live in a quiet neighborhood in Royalton, Minnesota. We have supported family members with disabilities. We would love to help whoever moves in to reach their goals, and we will plan activities to help achieve them.

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Hermanson Family

Otter Tail County

We are Adam and Megan Hermanson, and we are opening our home in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. We live in a tri-level home in a quiet neighborhood, with walking trails close by. We make a point to get together for family dinners, play games and just enjoy each other's company. We love to spend time outdoors, both in the warmer and winter months.

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Gubrud Family

Polk County

We enjoy supporting people to become independent and live the life they choose. Our home is always open — we have fostered children and currently run a licensed daycare. Christina worked as a direct support professional and enjoyed inviting individuals to our home for coffee and conversation. Opening our home and hearts feels like the next step in our life.

Photo of Jill and Michael Troen with the text "Supporting Children"

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Michael and Jill Troen Family

Pope County

We have cared for more than 80 children in our decade of foster parenting, and we are ready to support the physical, medical and emotional needs of any child who needs a loving home.

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Laurel Anderson

Ramsey County

I am Laurel Anderson, and I look forward to sharing my home and life with someone new. I live in a two-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Little Canada, Minnesota. It is a quiet townhome surrounded by nature but close enough to the Twin Cities. I am on my way to being happily retired, and my housemate, Margaret, is studying to become a nurse. We allow ourselves to view life as a blessing, and try our best to be in each moment, whatever it may bring.

Rhonda and Roger Lemmon with banner reading "Supporting Adults"

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Lemmon Family

Wright County

We are Rhonda and Roger Lemmon, and we are ready to invite a new member into our family. It is our hope that, by becoming Host Home providers, we would be able to encourage someone to promote their own best health, happiness, and fulfillment. Life experience has helped us discover more about our roles as teachers, mentors and people. This gives us confidence that we will be able to support our next resident to make healthy personal choices, further their independence, and enjoy their life to the fullest.

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Plamann Family

Wright County

We are Jaime and Gary Plamann. We have a passion for people and are excited to open our home to someone new. We live in a quiet neighborhood in Buffalo, Minnesota, that is only a few minutes from town. We are an active part of the disability community in Buffalo, as we own STRIVE Therapy Services Inc., which provides speech and occupational therapy services to individuals of all ages. We are happy to offer an opportunity for somebody to learn new skills and enjoy all that life has to offer.