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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Ombe family.

Anoka County

We are Feyeso and Kamerya, and our family lives in Blaine, Minnesota. We have a nice, split-level home with a large yard in a quiet neighborhood. We can confidently welcome somebody into our home and will do our best to help that person in realizing their dreams, whatever those may be.

Chan family

Chippewa County

We are Kyle and Caroline Chan, and we live in a spacious ranch-style home in Kerkhoven, MN. We have three children, and our home is on 12 acres in the country, surrounded by corn fields, groves of trees and other natural barriers that exemplify the beauty of country living. We would love the opportunity to offer a new child the attention, positivity and care that we share with one another as a family.

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Kim & Rick Johnson Family

Crow Wing County

We have provided foster care for eight years and have adopted five children through the process. When we learned about adult foster care, we knew it was the direction we wanted to go.

Vincent Henry

Hennepin County

My name is Vincent Henry, Jr., and I am excited to open my home and provide support to someone. I have worked in a group home setting, working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and I am able to provide person-centered, trauma-informed care to assist in developing goals and helping somebody to live their best life. This makes me uniquely qualified to provide the type of support that will allow a person to thrive.

Yaebe Welwolie

Yaebe Welwolie Family

Hennepin County

My name is Yaebe Welwolie, and I live with my 14-year-old daughter in Maple Grove, Minn. We are so excited to open up our home to support someone in need. I can serve and support an individual who may have medical needs, as well as mental health struggles. I am happy to make an ongoing commitment to the person I support because I love caring for people and ensuring that they are happy.

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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.

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

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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Christenson Family

Ramsey County

My name is Andrea Christenson, and I live in Roseville, Minnesota. My home is located in a quiet neighborhood and is close to Northeast Minneapolis. I have worked in the field of disability services for 25 years. I have spent the majority of my career working in group residential settings. As we welcome somebody new into our home, we are ready to embrace another shift of energy and learn together to create a new balance.

Jared and Sal O'Malley

O’Malley Family

Stearns County

We are Jared and Sal, and we live in St. Cloud, MN. We are excited to open our split-level home to someone in need. Both of us grew up with parents that had disabilities. We are both used to new and different accommodations and have insight as to what it is like to live with someone who has a disability. We love spending time together and hope to invite someone new into our home.

A woman and a man sitting on a porch smiling

Washington County

We are Tibebu and Hirute Bitew, and we are eager to welcome someone new to be a part of our family! We live in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, in a large three-story home. Our household is calm, and we consider ourselves to be a very welcoming family.

Photo of Meretu Kitila

Washington County

My name is Merertu Kitila, and my daughter and I are eager to open up our home in Woodbury, Minnesota. What motivates me is my passion for helping others, a sense of empathy and the belief in the power of community. With my previous experience in the health care field and in human rights advocacy, I am ready to embrace this season of change and provide high quality supports to somebody looking to receive them.

Bullo Family

Wright County

Our names are Edris and Lidya, and we live in the city of Otsego, Minnesota, with our three young children. We come from a community that values inclusion. As refugees, we understand the importance of a reliable home and sense of stability. When someone moves into to our house, they will be treated as we treat each other.

Rhonda and Roger Lemmon with banner reading "Supporting Adults"

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.

Plamann family with text reading "Supporting Adults"

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.

Hannah

Reverse Host Home: Hannah

Wright County

I am Hannah, and I am 30 years old. I have lived with my loving parents in Albertville. I am looking for somebody to support me in my home full-time and help me experience all that life has to offer and be the best that I can be.