Becoming a Resident

Foster care is an alternative to other types of long term care, such as nursing homes. It is a good option for those who feel unsafe living alone or when home care services are unavailable or insufficient.



Because of their smaller sizes, our homes are able to offer more personalized, AIDS-sensitive care in settings that are comfortable and secure. Residents come to our homes for various reasons and periods of time:

  • Some come after a severe illness or a hospitalization. With services, good food, sufficient rest and less stress, they regain their health and return to independent living.
  • Others move in because they need ongoing assistance for an indefinite period. With chronic health issues, they may stay for a long time, unable to return to managing all the aspects of living alone.
  • Those who are very ill may turn to one of our six homes as an alternative to a nursing home or hospital. They may receive palliative, hospice and/or end-of-life care.

Application materials can be requested by phone at any time. In addition, those interested in living at one of our homes may make an appointment to tour with their case manager or a family member.

Completed applications should be returned to Clare Housing. When any of our homes has an opening, applicants are called and invited to come in for an interview. At that time, they meet the staff, can ask any questions they may have, and decide if they want to be considered for the opening.

Living at Clare Housing is affordable. When personal resources are limited, applicants often qualify for financial assistance from federal, state, and county sources.

Contact numbers:

Please feel free to contact Michele Boyer, Program Director at (612) 236-9526 or michele.boyer@clarehousing.org with questions about Clare Housing's placement availability.