In April 2026, the Personal Services Assistance Council (PASC) renewed its successful training partnership with the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) to provide free training for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers in Los Angeles County.
PASC LA, the public authority for IHSS in Los Angeles County and California’s largest public authority, renewed a grant that enables CCA to provide side-by-side training for both caregivers and consumers.
“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.
Training Prepares Caregivers and Consumers to Navigate Emergencies & Improve Quality of Home Care
The CCA training program covers topics such as emergency and disaster readiness and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). CCA aims to fill up to 1,800 seats with caregivers and consumers in the renewed program, with a focus on emergency and disaster readiness. Caregivers and their care recipients will learn skills that improve their quality of care, including how to safely navigate wildfires and other climate-related emergencies that are occurring with more frequency in L.A. County.
Online Training Program Serves Both Home Caregivers and Their Care Recipients
Enrollment for this unique side-by-side training program opens in April 2026, with classes starting in May 2026 and ending in June 2026. The training is offered online for easy access and convenience.
“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 IHSS caregivers and consumers have the tools they need to improve their lives and protect themselves when disasters strike.”
To qualify for the program, applicants must be residents of Los Angeles County, active IHSS providers or members, and be part of the PASC registry. The courses will be available in English, Spanish, and Cantonese, and will take approximately 15 hours to complete.
For additional information about this training program, please contact PASC LA:
Website: www.pascla.org
Email: recruitment@pascla.org
Call: 1-877-565-4477
Enrollment Form
IHSS Caregivers can learn more about joining the PASC Registry here.
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