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New Increased Wages!

September 16, 2022

Effective September 25th, 2022, all ACR employees will be getting a $2/hour pay increase (for non-asleep hours) + opportunity for house specific rate exception differentials of $.50-$2.00! Part-time direct care…

Direct Care Professionals Anna Lalande and Lindsey Schimpf pose for a photo with ACR Homes resident on a trip to Disney

Direct Care Professional Makes Resident Dreams Come True

July 5, 2022

The purpose of ACR Homes’ internship program is to allow Direct Care Professionals the opportunity to make an even bigger impact in the lives of ACR Homes residents. Because the…

SAVE OUR HOMES: A Family Sponsored Rally for People with Disabilities

June 21, 2022

Please make plans to join in the Rally at the Governor’s Mansion this Friday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m.!  This event is being organized by a group of parents of people…

The Spirit of ACR Homes: Meet Our Residents #3 | ACR Homes

May 27, 2022

Meet Shaina! Shaina is an adventurous and amazing resident here at ACR. Born and raised in Minnesota, a lover of oreos and a good cup of tea, and an avid…

How can you get the patient contact hours you need for grad school? Through ACR

May 24, 2022

As you prepare to step into your career in health care, there’s no substitute for that part-time job that gives you tons of experience with patient care. Health care majors…

Summer Job Fairs

April 11, 2022

You’re Invited! ACR Homes cares for the lives of people who have disabilities in group homes throughout the Twin Cities, and we are looking for passionate employees to join our…

Students, Minnesotans with disabilities need your voice now. Here’s how to help

March 8, 2022

As a student pursuing a health care career, you already know a thing or two about our healthcare system. It’s the most advanced in the world. But there’s room for…

Impact Year 2.0: Optimize your Gap Year

February 24, 2022

When considering how to spend your Gap Year as a pre-PA or pre-med staff, it’s important to make sure that you’re getting the most out of that year away from…

In your backyard: Will you speak up for people with disabilities?

February 22, 2022

Neighbor, have we met? We’re ACR Homes. Our organization is one of several around the Twin Cities that houses and provides full-time care for adults with moderate to severe disabilities.…

Advocating for the future of people with disabilities

January 20, 2022

Last week we informed staff, case managers, guardians and the residents of an update that we had long tried to avoid, and one that came with great sadness. We gave…

40 Years of Serving People with Disabilities… But We Need Help!

December 14, 2021

Here at ACR Homes, we have been proud to provide exceptional care to individuals with disabilities in group homes throughout the Twin Cities metro area since 1981. This year marks…

ACR SAFE Santa 2021

November 11, 2021

As you hopefully know, ACR Homes has the ACR SAFE (Staff Agenda Fund for Emergencies) as a way for ACR employees to lend a helping hand to co-workers in financial…