About Focus On Living

By the time Focus On Living opened its first two homes in February 2006, the owners had been moving in that direction their entire careers. Together they’ve given nearly 40 years to human services and another 16 to military service. They viewed the opportunity to strike out on their own as a way to share their model to the industry. They wanted ownership and administration to be involved in Residents’ lives. They designed a program to activate a client’s life. Our Residents’ health and their progress toward independence are weekly topics of discussion at the administration table. No client is a number. No aspect of their stay goes unchecked. Simply, “Our Residents Come First.”

20+ Years of Foster Home Experience

Staff Is Focused on Whole Person Care

High Behavior Management Staff Trained

Residents integrated into less restrictive environments

Our Mission

At Focus On Living our Residents come first. Our Residents’ safety, health and well-being come above all else. We are devoted to every detail of their care. The Focus On Living program creates opportunities for Residents with mental illness and traumatic brain injury. We provide a setting that is caring yet challenging. Our staff establishes meaningful boundaries so our Residents’ goals know no bounds. We help our Residents turn destructive behaviors into productive behaviors. We respect a client’s dignity and self-image by interacting in a positive, enthusiastic manner. Focus On Living promises to be the Northland’s most conscientious and effective adult foster care corporation. We underscore everything we do with the belief, Our Residents Come First.

Our Philosophy

Focus On Living will maximize each client’s level of independence as well as provide high levels of structure and care. Our goal will be to teach our Residents living skills and work with them to make choices that will help them be successful outside of our facility.

Where We Serve

Focus on Living works with individuals and families across Northern Minnesota, with a strong presence in communities like Duluth and the surrounding areas. Our homes and services are based in the Northland, which allows our team to stay involved and consistent in the day-to-day support we provide. We’re familiar with the local resources, care networks, and communities here, and that helps us connect Residents to what they need while keeping them close to home.

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Looking to Apply?

Focus on Living offers a rewarding place to work, and it shows in how our team carries out our “Our Residents Come First” mission every day. This is a great opportunity for those looking to build meaningful experience in human services, especially for new professionals getting started in the field.