Blog Posts
Why Working As A Direct Care Professional Is the Best Job For Moms Returning To Work
You’re a stay-at-home mom considering returning to work. Congratulations! However, we know that decision comes with mixed feelings. It’s a big deal to go from stay-at-home mom to working mother.…
Read MoreDirect Care Professional Makes Resident Dreams Come True
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…
Read MoreIn your backyard: Will you speak up for people with disabilities?
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.…
Read More40 Years of Serving People with Disabilities… But We Need Help!
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…
Read MoreIs ACR the ‘work home’ you’ve been looking for?
Earning a college degree is a big achievement. But the way isn’t always clear for everyone. Surveys show that 20-30% of new students are undecided on a major. Others go…
Read More7 great books about disabilities for National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month. If you’re looking for your next title, whether for yourself or to read with the kids, take a look at this collection of good reads…
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Priya Kanajam
After starting a Direct Care job at ACR as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, Priya started her Internship at ACR as a senior after fulfilling years of direct…
Read MoreWhat’s an Impact Project?
As applications roll in for our first Impact Year team, there is one question we wanted to expand on more…something we are so very excited about! An Impact Project is…
Read MoreGraduating? Here’s how to get the most out of a gap-year experience
What is a gap-year program and why consider it? If you’re ready to graduate, maybe you’d like a little breathing room in your schedule, so you can focus on applying…
Read MoreComing Soon- Impact Year!
ACR has multiple opportunities that align well with those pursuing Gap Year opportunities whether that’s due to graduation, taking a break from school, taking an employment break, or just trying…
Read MoreVirtual Internship Lunch & Learn Sessions
ACR Homes offers employees a flexible, individualized opportunity to complete an internship to align with their educational and career goals. Internships give your resume a boost and give another key…
Read MoreA Letter from a Former Employee: Life-Changing Work
We received the following message through Facebook recently from a former employee. We have her permission to share her family’s story, and the way that her life was impacted by…
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