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CFSS Workers Training & Development, MN Twin Cities County Coordination, and Education & Environmental Tech Support.

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Focus on private-pay support with Digital Technology Coaching, $125/hour flat rates, and Lifestyle Management.

Community First Services and Support

What is CFSS?

Flexibility

You have more control over your budget and how you receive support.

Family Inclusion

In many cases, spouses and parents can now be paid for the care they provide.

Independence

Use your budget for goods and technology that help you live safely at Home

We help families navigate the transition to the new Minnesota Community First Services and Support (CFSS) model. We are trained in person-centered principles, safety protocols, and ethical support, ensuring your loved ones receive care that honors their independence.

Digital Health Academy

What is a Digital Health Academy? A Digital Health Academy is a specialized educational framework designed to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and modern technology. It focuses on empowering individuals ranging from patients and caregivers to healthcare professionals with the “digital literacy” needed to navigate, manage, and optimize health related technologies.

Digital Literacy & Navigation

  • Accessibility: Every tool and training session must be usable by everyone, regardless of physical or cognitive ability.
  • Simplicity: Stripping away “tech-speak” to focus on the most direct path to a functional result.
  • Confidence: Moving the user from “I might break this” to “I can fix this.”

Assistive Technology (AT)

  • Autonomy: Using technology to decrease dependence on others and increase self-reliance.
  • Dignity: Implementing tools that blend seamlessly into life without making the user feel like a “patient.”
  • Reliability: Prioritizing solutions that work consistently when they are needed most.

AI Training (Generative Tools)

  • Empowerment: Teaching AI as a “co-pilot” that works for the user, not a replacement of the user.
  • Critical Thinking: Developing the “skeptic’s eye” to verify AI outputs and ensure accuracy.
  • Efficiency: Using automation to recover time and reduce the “mental load” of managing complex care.

Data Management & Privacy

  • Transparency: Knowing exactly where health data goes, who sees it, and why.
  • Security: Building “digital fences” to protect personal and financial information from exploitation.
  • Ownership: The firm belief that the individual, not the software company owns their health story.

Remote Monitoring & Wellness

  • Proactivity: Shifting from “waiting for a crisis” to “noticing a trend” through data.
  • Connectivity: Using tech to bridge the gap between the home and the professional care team.
  • Balance: Ensuring technology supports wellness without causing screen fatigue or digital burnout.
What CFSS Model Qualifies?
ServicesBudget ModelAgency Model
Digital Literacy & NavigationYesYes
Assistive Technology (AT) IntegrationYesYes
AI Training (Generative Tools)YesYes
Data Management & PrivacyYesYes
Remote Monitoring & WellnessYesYes
PillarValue 1Value 2Value 3
Digital LiteracyAccessibilitySimplicityConfidence
Assistive TechAutonomyDignityReliability
Artificial IntelligenceEmpowermentCritical ThinkingEfficiency
Data PrivacyTransparentSecurityOwnership
Remote WellnessProactivityConnectivityBalance

A Digital Health Coach is a professional who helps individuals navigate the intersection of personal wellness and technology. Unlike a traditional health coach who might focus solely on nutrition or exercise, a digital health coach specializes in using apps, wearable devices, and remote monitoring tools to help clients reach their goals.