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Project

ACS Hennepin County Health of Adults in DD Foster Settings

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2011

Contact Information:

Sheryl Larson
[email protected]
612-624-6024

Project Description:

Researchers at the RTC on Community Living will conduct a secondary data analysis regarding the health, physical activity, and nutrition status of adults living in corporate foster care settings funded by the Home and Community Based Waiver program in Hennepin County. The primary product is a journal article to be submitted to a relevant peer reviewed journal.

Keyword(s):

Nutrition, physical activity, health, adults, group homes

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County