Category: Impact Stories

IHSS Providers Are a Caregiving Lifeline for...
In this compelling video from the Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC), you will hear personal stories...

Georgina’s Joy: From a Calling to a...
When Georgina Hodgson-Castillo talks about caregiving, her voice carries a quiet strength, the kind that comes...

Lifelong Dedication to a Loving Daughter with...
Maria Johnson’s life changed forever when her daughter, Michelle Christine, had a severe seizure at just...

A Mother Learns Skilled Caregiving for Her...
Sungaya Watson has been a full-time caregiver for almost a year. Her entry into skilled caregiving...

Caregiver Martha Neal: “I’ve learned that dementia...
Martha Neal’s journey into caregiving began when her mother developed dementia (Alzheimer's) and required full-time support....

Gabriel Peinado: Finding Crucial Support from a...
Gabriel Peinado’s journey into caregiving began as a necessity when a family member became permanently disabled....

CCA Instructor Andrew So: Changing Lives One...
Andrew So is a dedicated educator and mentor whose diverse experiences have shaped his unique approach...

Aida’s Leap: How an Apprenticeship Transformed a...
A Dream Rooted in Healthcare Aida Rustemova Bonfiglio, a single mother and immigrant from Kazakhstan, had...

Cassandra Parker: Learning to Balance The Roles of...
For Cassandra Parker, becoming a full-time caregiver wasn’t something she expected, but when her family faced...

A Milestone Celebration for IHSS Caregivers
None of CCA’s IHSS caregiver training courses is complete without a virtual graduation ceremony. Each trimester...