Center For Caregiver Advancement

A recent commenter on LinkedIn said, "Caregiving is one of the most under-recognized forms of leadership in our society. It demands judgment, coordination, and the type of emotional steadiness that rarely gets celebrated...Caregivers carry extraordinary responsibility. They deserve support systems that carry some of that with them."

We couldn't have said it better!

CCA is committed to training caregivers and providing support as they develop professional skills. We partner with L.A. Care Health Plan, SEIU Local 2015, CA Public Authorities & other organizations to create free, accessible caregiver training programs for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers & nursing facility workers. These programs give caregivers the tools & resources they need to improve their jobs & provide quality care to the older adults and people with disabilities they serve across California.

Learn more: https://advancecaregivers.org/in-home-caregiver-training/

Looking for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) resources or support in LA County? Attend the "IHSS Advocacy and Community Summit" on Friday, June 5, 2026, 9 AM to 3 PM, at the California Endowment Center.

Hosted by the Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC), the event brings together providers, recipients, caregivers & community organizations. the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) will join other organizations to provide a workshop (Emergency & Disaster Readiness at 1:00pm - 2:30pm) as well as information & resources.

Bring your questions, sign up for services & explore programs designed to support older adults and people with disabilities.

A CPR class is available by registration!
Those needing accommodation or translation services can request them in advance through PASC.

Get more information and register here: https://pascla.formstack.com/forms/your_voice_matters_ihss_advocacy_education_summit_registration

SEIU Local 2015

Exhibitor Spotlight!

We’re excited to welcome the following exhibitors to the IHSS Advocacy & Community Summit 2026:
✔ International Institute of Los Angeles (iila) – Exhibitor (Courtyard/Breezehall)
✔ L.A. Care Health Plan – Exhibitor (Solis Room)
✔ L.A. County Aging & Disabilities Department – Exhibitor (Breeze Way by Catalina Room)
✔ Metro Los Angeles Southwest Region (International Institute of Los Angeles) - Exhibitor (Courtyard/Breeze Way)
✔ Partners in Care Foundation - Exhibitor (Courtyard/Breeze Way)

🗓️ Friday, June 5, 2026
📍 California Endowment Center
1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
🚗 FREE PARKING AVAILABLE!

Join us for a day of:
✔ Panel Discussions on California’s Budget & Advocacy
✔ Advocacy Organizations & Peer Mentoring
✔ Exhibitors, County Organizations & Community Resources
✔ Workshops, Group Discussions & Counseling

Come connect with organizations, advocates, and community members making a difference.

✨ More exhibitor announcements are coming soon... stay tuned to see who else will be joining us at the summit!

Planning to attend? Register here: https://bit.ly/4s1n9mF.

We were happy to join members of SEIU Local 2015 & legislators in Sacramento to stand up for caregivers and CARE as a California value !

Every May, Older Americans Month celebrates older adults and reaffirms our commitment to serving them.

At CCA, we work with partners to develop training programs for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers and the older adults they support. Some of our programs offer side-by-side training for both caregivers and care recipients to improve home care safety & foster independence and proactive engagement in personal health.

We develop evidence-based training based on feedback from our graduates & the data we gather via research.

Learn more about our training: https://advancecaregivers.org/in-home-caregiver-training/

Learn more about Older Americans Month: ACL.gov/OAM

This week CCA honors staff in skilled nursing care facilities. 🌟

We recognize the hundreds of nursing home workers who have taken advantage of their SEIU Local 2015 union benefits and the Education Fund to complete our training programs & advance their careers. They apply their skills as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) & SNF support staff to provide high-quality, long-term & post-acute care to millions of nursing home residents each year.

Learn more about nursing home caregiver training: https://advancecaregivers.org/nursing-home-caregiver-training/

A mother who got caregiver training to provide better care for her son is in the news! Hellen's son, Jose, is an L.A. Care Health Plan member, which made his mom, Hellen, eligible for a free training course at CCA. On Mother's Day, Jose celebrated his mom & how her training improved his health, wellbeing, and independence. Read more 👇

SEIU Local 2015

San Dimas mother reflects on milestones reached with her son who has cerebral palsy A San Dimas mother who is also a full-time special needs caregiver to her son with cerebral palsy is celebrating the milestones her child has reached.

Through a longstanding partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan & SEIU Local 2015, CCA has trained nearly 9,000 home caregivers in professional skills that have led to better outcomes for members of L.A. Care, including:

➡️25% fewer ER visits
➡️30% fewer hospital readmissions
➡️20% fewer complications from chronic illnesses
➡️20% increase in use of the nurse advice call line

Overall, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers who graduate from this program improve the quality of care they provide their care recipients, using their skills & knowledge gains to keep consumers safer and healthier at home.

Learn more: https://advancecaregivers.org/l-a-care-ihss-training-program/

CCA is offering FREE online caregiver training in Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias OR Emergency & Disaster Readiness, with our program partner the Personal Assistance Services Council Los Angeles (PASC LA).

IHSS Caregivers & Care Recipients can learn to:

ADRD Course:
☑️Identify signs of Alzheimer's/dementia
☑️Manage wandering, hallucinations, etc.
☑️Improve communications & reduce stress

EDR Course:
➡️Build emergency kits & go bags
➡️Navigate evacuations more easily
➡️Use lift-and-carry techniques

To be eligible for these 2 free courses, caregivers must join the PASC Registry.
To join the PASC Registry: https://pascla.org/homecare-registry/pasc-providers/ #

After you join the PASC Registry, enroll in the training course by scanning the QR code or clicking this link:
https://cca.tfaforms.net/f/LAPASC_English

We hope to see you in class!

LA

CCA is offering FREE Emergency & Disaster Readiness training, with our program partner, the Personal Assistance Services Council Los Angeles (PASC LA).

“By making this training accessible online, we’re ensuring In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers and consumers have the tools they need to improve their lives and protect themselves when disasters strike,” says CCA President and CEO Corinne Eldridge.

Learn more: https://advancecaregivers.org/emergency-disaster-preparedness/

First, Join the PASC Registry: https://pascla.org/homecare-registry/pasc-providers/ #

Next, Enroll in the class: https://cca.tfaforms.net/f/LAPASC_English

CALÓ News

Caregiver disaster-readiness program expands in Los Angeles County ahead of fire season As wildfire risk increases from April through October, when the weather turns hotter and drier, an emergency and disaster-readiness training program in Los Angeles County is equipping caregivers with the

Congratulations to our latest cohort of nearly 400 caregiver graduates!

They have completed the "IHSS+ Home Care Integration Training" offered by CCA to LA-based caregivers in partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan & SEIU Local 2015. This 9-year program has developed a workforce of more than 9,000 home caregivers whose new skills have led to better outcomes for members of the L.A. Care Health Plan, including:

☑️25% fewer ER visits
☑️30% fewer hospital readmissions
☑️20% fewer complications from chronic illnesses

Learn more: https://advancecaregivers.org/l-a-care-ihss-training-program/