# Minn. R. 9555.0200: PURPOSE

> Minnesota · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0200

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 9555.0200
- **Heading:** PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Chapter 9555 / Part 9555.0200

## Text

The purpose of the senior companion program (SCP) is to provide meaningful part-time volunteer opportunities for low-income older persons to render supportive person-to-person services to adults with special or exceptional needs in health, education, welfare, and related fields. The services are intended primarily for persons in their own homes, but those in group homes, nursing homes, or other public or private nonprofit institutions or agencies, providing care for adults with disabilities or elderly persons may also be served.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 9555.0100 STATUTORY AUTHORITY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0100.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0200 PURPOSE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0200.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0300 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0300.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0400 SPONSOR](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0400.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0500 SCP ADVISORY COUNCIL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0500.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0600 SERVICE AREA](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0600.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0700 VOLUNTEER STATIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0700.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0800 ELIGIBILITY OF SENIOR COMPANIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0800.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0900 SERVICE SCHEDULE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0900.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1000 ADULTS SERVED](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1000.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1100 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD ON AGING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1100.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1200 COST SHARING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1200.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1300 GRANT AWARDS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1300.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1400 GRANT APPLICATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1400.md)

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