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Launching young adults to a life of confident independence
A capstone is a crowning achievement, a finishing touch. Our Adult Program is designed to be just that: the finishing stages of a neurodiverse young adult’s education, offering a range of social, vocational, and life skills programming.
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We recently conducted a virtual webinar where Mike Faeth, Program Director, covered topics including programming options, scheduling, external partnerships, tuition, and more. Click here to view a recording of the webinar.
About Franklin Capstone
Preparation from the Classroom to the Community
Our adult program helps pinpoint the areas for growth most necessary to help young adults 18-28 with ASD and other neurodiversities live their most independent, productive, and self-actualized lives. Here’s what you can expect:
- Research-based assessments
- Vocational skills and work readiness
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- Curriculum that fits your needs (year-round)
- Opportunities to practice important life skills
Live life independently, with confidence.
“There is no question in our minds that this program has given our son the self-confidence and self-assurance he needs to move forward in life.”
– Parent
An Accredited Program of Excellence
Franklin Center's Capstone program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This international organization assists service providers like Franklin Center in demonstrating value through the quality of their services and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.
Receiving accreditation through CARF means that Franklin Center's Capstone program meets internationally recognized organization and program standards. During the certification process, CARF surveyors met with Franklin Center staff members and applied standards to our service areas and business practices.
Franklin Center's Capstone program was assessed in June 2024, after which we received a three-year accreditation—the highest award. We will undergo the accreditation process again in 2027 to continue improving our programs and ensure we maintain the highest standard of services.
The Three-Year Accreditation applies to the following programs and services:
Community Employment Services: Employment Supports
Community Integration
Employee Development Services
Employment Planning Services
Transition Services
See what participants say about Franklin Capstone
Hear how Franklin Capstone prepares young adults for life on their terms.
Learn more about our Capstone offerings
Full-time, part-time and flexible enrollment.
Vocational Rehab
The Franklin Center is a registered provider of employment-related services through Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services.
Learn more about Vocational RehabEmployment, Education & Independence
Is your young adult ready for a job? Can they live alone, or with roommates? Do they want to get a postsecondary degree?
Learn more about Employment, Education, and IndependenceSocial Skills & Mindsets
Neurodiverse young adults need to continue to build their social, emotional, and life management skills to truly succeed in living life on their own terms. That’s why we offer programming to build skills to create human connections.
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We'd love to find out more about your situation and see if any of our services can be the solution you need.