Support, skills and community for parents and caregivers of adults with disabilities
It’s a concern of every caregiver: What happens when I can no longer take care of my adult family member with a disability? Enter Caring Futures. We provide resources and support for those caregivers and their families. Our program connects and guides caregivers, building a supportive and active community throughout California.
WHAT CAREGIVERS HAVE TO SAY:
"This class is helping me organize my planning, get new ideas, and meet new people in the same boat"
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"It was so nice to meet such a friendly, welcoming community of people, who are all going through similar challenges"
"This class is helping me organize my planning, get new ideas, and meet new people in the same boat" • "It was so nice to meet such a friendly, welcoming community of people, who are all going through similar challenges"
Discover Caring Futures
Caregiving is filled with triumphs and challenges. Aging parents and caregivers, now more than ever, need an anchor. Caring Futures provides:
Free Classes
Support for today, to prepare for tomorrow.
The Future is Now: Designing a Support Plan for Your Family Member
A Six-week Live Online Class Series
Step-by-step process to help you design a plan for the future care of your family member
Small and welcoming learning environment for a personalized experience
Classes taught by trained instructors, ensuring a supportive learning experience
Developed in collaboration with the Institute on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Classes available in both English and Spanish (ASL upon request)
These popular classes fill up quickly. Register today
Self-Care Matters: Well-being for the Caregiver
A Two-week Live Online Class Series
Small groups for a welcoming experience
Equip yourself with tips, resources, and strategies for the well-being of caregivers
Rooted in the expertise of Dr. Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski
Facilitated by trained instructors
Courses available in English and Spanish (ASL upon request)
Caring Conversations is our webinar series featuring experts who share insights into the complexities and joys of caregiving.
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
Advocacy in Uncertain Times: Charting a Path Forward
Empower. Engage. Advocate for the Future.
Wednesday, April 16, 10:00 AM PST
Join special guest, Pat Hornbecker, and parent educator, Felisa Strickland, for an engaging discussion on advocacy in today's uncertain times. As aging caregivers of adult children with disabilities, advocacy can feel overwhelming-but your voice matters now more than ever! This webinar will provide you with practical strategies to focus your advocacy efforts, ask the right questions, and connect with the right people. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your impact, join us to learn how to navigate key issues and take meaningful action as a parent, caregiver, and disability advocate.
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Caring Conversations
Watch all our past webinars here or on our YouTube channel. Discover support and insights in your caregiving journey.
Our community is very social
Join our community by joining our dedicated Facebook Group. Take part in important discussions, share stories, make friends, and immerse yourself in a sea of collective wisdom.
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What caregivers are saying:
“I loved that is forced me to slow down and get in touch with the specifics of what I have done, what I need to do, and how I can organize myself to get this done.”
-Class Participant
“It proved to be a thought provoking class. We found it encouraging to know we were not alone and the fellow participants were open and welcoming.”
-Caregiver and Parent
Resource Library
Our community has brought together a wealth of information for caregivers all in one place. Please access and share this valuable resource.
Presented by
Our Partners
AbilityFirst
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Alpha Resource Center
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Arc of Butte County
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Arc of San Francisco
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Arc of Los Angeles & Orange Counties
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Arc of East Bay
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Arc of Riverside County
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Arc of Ventura County
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Arc of San Diego
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Avenues Supported Living Services
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Bayberry
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Building Bridges for Special Needs - Coachella Valley
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Community Vocational Services
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Desert Arc
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Educate. Advocate.
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Exceptional Family Center
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Ives Torres Foundation
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Leap of Faith
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PathPoint
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Taft
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Valley Mountain Regional Center
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We Are Up
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WeEMBRACE
AbilityFirst • Alpha Resource Center • Arc of Butte County • Arc of San Francisco • Arc of Los Angeles & Orange Counties • Arc of East Bay • Arc of Riverside County • Arc of Ventura County • Arc of San Diego • Avenues Supported Living Services • Bayberry • Building Bridges for Special Needs - Coachella Valley • Community Vocational Services • Desert Arc • Educate. Advocate. • Exceptional Family Center • Ives Torres Foundation • Leap of Faith • PathPoint • Taft • Valley Mountain Regional Center • We Are Up • WeEMBRACE
Learn more about our partners.