Building
relationships
skills
individuals
Legacies provides independent living skills & residential services for children, adolescents and adults with mental health diagnoses and other disabilities.
Legacies • Winona MN and Burnsville MN
Building Relationships, Building Skills, Building Individuals
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Legacies is a local company serving Winona County and Dakota County, Minnesota, providing staffing services to people with mental health diagnoses and learning disabilities in the community through 1:1 services and residential housing. We serve children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of services, utilizing well-trained and energetic staff to encourage both independence and safety.
Independent Living Skills
Our trained and energetic staff provide comprehensive and specific care that focuses on building the skills needed to live as independently as possible.
Learn MoreResidential Homes
We provide residential housing in which our clients are encouraged to be as independent as possible in a safe and home-like environment.
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Legacies offers a supportive environment, competitive pay and an opportunity to do fulfilling work. Are you ready to make a difference?
Learn More"Having a job is one thing but preparing for a career is something greater, and I am thankful to be a part of an agency focused on building individuals. Legacies is a community and a place of growth for everyone—clients and employees alike. We learn so much from each other." Continue Reading
Taylor Fish
“I truly cherish the time I spent working at Legacies: working with clients, making friends with fellow staff, and developing professional relationships with the management team. In my time at Legacies, I learned so many skills that will help contribute to my future career in the Social Work field." Continue Reading
Andrea ‘AJ’ LaFond
"I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all of your training and mentorship during my time at Legacies. Because of my training and experience I was able to de-escalate a situation and a child before things got worse when other staff did not know what to do. Just wanted to let Continue Reading
Kayleigh Cleveland
I would recommend Legacies to anyone who needs a caring, supportive agency that truly has their client’s best interest at heart. I am very grateful to have Legacies backing me and offering suggestions and information for improving services and reaching the goals we set. Continue Reading
Dana Peterson, mom of Z
Since I began working with Legacies in Setember, I have felt very welcomed as a valued member of a family team. I also substitute teach and often overhear students, K-12, speaking among themselves. It feels so good to hear their positive exchanges concerning Legacies; these students were excited and looked forward to meeting with their Continue Reading
Debby Klages
"After working at Legacies, I used my knowledge and experiences to help me get a career in Special Education. I was able to use personal experience with managing different behaviors to help react to those types of situations." Continue Reading
Kari Sheahan
"Legacies allowed me to have a flexible schedule while attending college and provided me with the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients. Legacies teaches you to care for individuals of all abilities; without them I would not be where I am in my career serving individuals with mental illness." Continue Reading
Kellie Shawback Senior Mental Health Practitioner at Family & Childrens Center - Hiawatha Hall.
"Because of the time I spent at Legacies, I have a better understanding for patients at my current position in the Psychology Department at Mayo Clinic, as well as people I encounter in my daily life." Continue Reading
Blair Sharp
"Getting to see these individuals grow and support themselves with independence has made such a positive impact on my life. These experiences gave me the motivation and passion to graduate, to continue education, and to continue serving my community in positive ways." Continue Reading
Cassidy Kotenbeutel, MA Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders
When I first applied at Legacies I was hoping to gain experience and to build my resume. I can say without a doubt that Legacies has given me so much more than that. While mentoring my clients and building positive relationship, we are able to go swimming, hiking, and participate in community events. Legacies is Continue Reading
Bekah Schomberg
"Legacies staff are the best friend every child needs."
Jason McElmury
"Legacies was such an amazing company to work for while getting my social work degree through Winona State. I truly thank my job at Legacies for shaping me into the social worker I am today. Each and every one of the kids I worked with has impacted my life and my career!" Continue Reading
Whitney Wilson, LSW
"Legacies gave me the foundation to get to where I am today and solidified that I was on the right path with my career. The clients, staff, management and community partners in Winona, MN, have left a lasting impact that will never be forgotten. Thank you, Legacies!" Continue Reading
Ashley Merchlewitz
“Legacies has forever changed my life in so many ways; it’s the most rewarding job I’ve ever had! Working at Legacies is a great way to make an impact on the people and the community in which you go to school. You learn so many skills that you can carry with you for the rest of your life." Continue Reading
Jon Tensen
"Working at Legacies has been the most rewarding job. Knowing that you are a positive influence in your clients' life is a feeling that you just can't beat. Our clients need this in their lives. Some days are harder than others, but at the end of the day it is all worth it, knowing that Continue Reading
Kayla Dornfeld
"Legacies is an amazing program! They have taught my daughter social skills needed to be successful in every day life. They also provide a wide variety of fun community activities based on the likes of their clients! The staff are friendly and caring!! It is such a positive program and I highly recommend it!"
Mom of a Legacies Client
"When working through any problem, whether it is in my personal or professional life, working at Legacies has taught me patience with knowing that every problem has a positive solution." Continue Reading
Jon Kluver
When I first came to Legacies I thought what set it apart was the family like environment of all the staff and kids, what I didn't realize is the definition of family that it created. Legacies isn't the type of family that calls each other on their birthdays and forgets they exist till the holidays. Continue Reading
Josh Natzke
"Legacies has given our family an opportunity to grow stronger together. My daughter has gained friendships and trust being able to rely on the one-on-one peer to staff interactions and looks forward to her shifts!"
Donna