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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 skills and resources they need to respond safely and effectively to climate-related events while continuing to care for their loved ones and consumers.
The emergency and disaster‑readiness training program is now open for enrollment, with classes starting in May and ending in June 2026. The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is aiming to fill up to 1,800 seats with caregivers and consumers in the renewed program.
“This program partnership allows our organizations to continue developing and advocating for the essential caregiving workforce that supports our most vulnerable communities in L.A. County,” said Center for Caregiver Advancement CEO Corinne Eldridge. “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.”
Since being founded by SEIU Local 2015, CCA has become California's most experienced provider of free, accessible training for long-term care workers. It has trained more than 40,000 skilled nursing facility workers and in-home caregivers through an evidence-informed curriculum delivered in eight languages.
“Caregiver training for IHSS workers provides them with the vital skills needed to support low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities in their homes. We are delighted to collaborate with CCA on this important initiative," said PASC Executive Director Luis Bravo.
To qualify for the program, applicants must be residents of L.A. County, active IHSS providers or members, and be part of the Personal Services Assistance Council (PASC) registry. The courses will be available in English, Spanish and Cantonese, and will take approximately 15 hours to complete.
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