Center For Caregiver Advancement

04/02/2026

We are happy to share this post from the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center in recognition of caregiver Deidra Gossett, winner of the "Family Caregiver of the Year Award." The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) presented this award to Deidra at our first-ever caregiver awards event on March 20, 2026. Congrats, Deidra! Read more about the awards here: https://advancecaregivers.org/california-caregiver-of-the-year-awards/

We are proud to share that one of our caregivers, Deidra, was recognized on March 20, 2026, as the Center For Caregiver Advancement’s Family Caregiver of the Year.

This award recognizes an unpaid family caregiver who provides exceptional in-home support to a loved one. Deidra’s commitment to her mother reflects both her dedication and her ability to navigate the complexities of caregiving with thoughtfulness and care.

Through her participation in the USC Family Caregiver Support Center—including the Adult Children Caregiver Support Group, Stress-Busting Series, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skill-Building Program—and with support from her Family Consultant, Angie, Deidra continues to strengthen her caregiving approach while supporting her family.

In her acceptance speech, she shared a message that resonates across the field of family caregiving: “If you are a caregiver, please know that what you do matters. Your dedication makes a difference, and you are not alone in this journey.”

We congratulate Deidra on this well-deserved recognition and are honored to be part of her caregiving journey.

04/02/2026

Thanks for the coverage, CALÓ News! CCA is happy to honor and highlight the critical work they perform to support older adults and people with disabilities and chronic health conditions! We are grateful to the community, to our media sponsor KTLA 5 Community, to SEIU Local 2015 & our other partners & sponsors!

Last month, the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) hosted the 2026 California Caregiver of the Year Awards at The Huffington at Saint Sophia in Los Angeles, recognizing three exceptional professional

03/29/2026

With SEIU Local 2015 – The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 CCA has been working hand-in-hand with SEIU Local 2015 since union members founded the Center more than 25 years ago to create accessible training for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers and other caregivers. We hope to continue this partnership for many years to come!

03/23/2026

🌟California Caregiver of the Year Awards 2026 Update! 🌟 The winners in 3 caregiver categories are...

🏆Nursing Home Worker of the Year - Quaniko F.
🏆IHSS Provider of the Year - Elizabeth S.
🏆Family Caregiver of the Year - Deidra G.

🥳The winning caregivers received their awards at the celebration event on Friday, March 20th at The Huffington at St. Sophia in Los Angeles. CA Assemblymember Matt Haney won the "Spirit of CCA" Award.

Our Emcee was the wonderful Wendy Burch from KTLA-TV Channel 5, the media sponsor of the event, which was hosted by the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA).

A special "thank you" to all the CCA partners and stakeholders who served as award judges and presenters for CCA's first-ever CA Caregiver of the Year Awards, and a sincere "Thank You" to our sponsors, whose support made this possible.

A huge shout-out to all the wonderful caregivers & nominators who participated by submitting entries!

Learn more: https://advancecaregivers.org/california-caregiver-of-the-year-awards/


Wendy Burch KTLA 5 Community SEIU Local 2015

03/13/2026

Caregiver training is in the news! CALÓ News featured the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) training programs for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers in Los Angeles County.

CCA partners with Public Authorities, such as Personal Assistance Services Council LA & Managed Care Organizations, such as L.A. Care Health Plan to offer free online caregiving courses in multiple languages.

Learn about CCA's "Pathways to Professionalization for IHSS Workers" program here: https://lnkd.in/gZNxfDRP

Read the full article from CALÓ News via their post below...👇🏽

California Workforce Development Board

Earlier this month, the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) announced its newly expanded program for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers in Los Angeles County. Eligible caregivers can enroll now through

03/13/2026

Our very own Sabrina Ullah, Chief Program Officer at the Center For Caregiver Advancement was featured by LA2050 on her favorite places & spaces in !

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03/10/2026

For , CCA is proud to share a rich history with SEIU Local 2015! 26 years ago, there was a strong group of women who were members of SEIU Local 434b (before it was SEIU Local 2015).

-These women founded the Home Care Workers Training Center (HCWTC). Their goal? To provide In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers with educational opportunities so they could build better lives for themselves and the people who depend on their care.

-HCWTC later became the California Long-Term Care Education Center (CLTCEC)

-Which today is the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA)! We are also proud to be carrying on the work of our founders!

This month we honor these women, pictured at SEIU L2015 HQ:
Beatriz Hernandez, Anita Allen, Lettie Haynes, Verdia Daniels

Before we were SEIU Local 2015, we were SEIU Local 434B, other legacy locals, and countless women who led the way toward a new vision of long-term care. Before the contracts, the raises, and the protections, there were women who showed up, spoke out, and built this union from the ground up.

This Women's History Month, we honor the trailblazers who made the Future of Care possible.💜

Pictured: Beatriz Hernandez, Anita Allen, Lettie Haynes, Claudia Johnson, Lillie Bridges, Verdia Daniels and other leaders at union headquarters in Los Angeles, 2000.📸 Women's Work: Los Angeles Homecare Workers Revitalize the Labor Movement

03/03/2026

📣REGISTRATION IS OPEN...for FREE Caregiver Training! 📣

The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is offering its "IHSS Caregiving Essentials" online course to caregivers in Los Angeles County.
💲Get paid to learn! Caregivers can receive payment after completing all 10 modules of the course.

IHSS Caregivers learn to assist their care recipients with personal care, infection control, proper nutrition, home safety, medication scheduling, and more!

Eligibility: Must be an active IHSS Caregiver living in LA County.

Scan the QR code or follow the link to enroll in the course & learn more about our "Pathways to Professionalization for IHSS Workers" Program: https://advancecaregivers.org/pathways-to-professionalization/

02/19/2026

On Feb. 20, National Caregivers Day, we honor individuals who work as caregivers, providing physical & emotional support to those who need it most.

💙 We recognize and celebrate caregivers who assist older adults and people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Whether you are working in a Skilled Nursing Facility, a home caregiver working through In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), or an unpaid family caregiver...We respect and appreciate you!

Thanks for your dedication as a long-term direct care worker! 💙

Caregiving is hard work, but it gets easier with training. Check out our free caregiver training programs: https://advancecaregivers.org/in-home-caregiver-training/

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02/13/2026

on Feb. 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM (PST): "Designing Better Data Sharing for Aging in Community: Lessons from a Community Design Studio."

What will we cover? How data sharing can help us support older adults to live safely and independently. Hear insights about information sharing across health and caregiving settings as a solution.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TFmqyA3ZSNezQVQ09cTAXw #/registration

Supporting older adults to live safely and independently requires coordinated care across health care providers, community-based organizations, caregivers, and social service agencies—but data sharing across these systems is often fragmented, manual, and inconsistent. This webinar shares key learn...

02/13/2026

During National Apprenticeship Week we are sharing what a CNA apprentice had to say about the free CNA training she received. This training was offered in partnership with CCA, SEIU Local 2015, The & her employer at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Northern California.

Tina V. had been working in the kitchen department at the Kingsburg Care Center when she enrolled in the "CNA Career Training Pathway" program. As a graduate of this program, Tina now provides direct care to residents & she is thriving in her new role!

Learn more: https://advancecaregivers.org/cna-training-pathway-program/

02/11/2026

Today, for , we are spotlighting the students of our L.A. Care IHSS+ Home Care Integration Training Program (IHSS+). 🫶

CCA's joint training program with L.A. Care Health Plan teaches In-Home Support Services (IHSS) caregivers advanced skills, enabling them to provide high-quality home care to older adults & people with disabilities who are L.A. Members. 💙

IHSS caregivers spend 10 weeks learning how to take on the enhanced caregiver roles of Monitor, Communicator, Coach, Navigator & Care Aide.

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

SEIU Local 2015