Minnesota’s adult foster care homes will disappear if we don't act

Minnesota’s adult foster care homes will disappear if we don't act

Minnesota’s Family Residential Services (FRS) homes (also known as family adult foster care) are in crisis. These are homes where providers open their own doors and hearts to care for adults with disabilities, often for decades. But starting in 2026, that care is at serious risk due to a legislative change that was quietly passed in 2023. There are approximately 1,100 FRS homes across Minnesota, serving as family to adults with disabilities who …