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HCAI-funded caregiver training enrolled about 4,000, presenters say
Summary
Presenters described a Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) grant program, "Caring for Cal," that ran three cohorts, enrolled roughly 4,000 people and helped participants pursue CNA and other caregiving careers; speakers cited national aging trends as the reason for the focus on workforce development.
A program funded by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) enrolled roughly 4,000 people and ran three training cohorts aimed at expanding the caregiver workforce, presenters said.
Speakers said the program, described in the meeting as “Caring for Cal,” used HCAI grant funding to cover training costs and to offer multiple cohorts so participants could progress into certified roles. “It just so happens that the Caring for Cal grant was a grant that allowed us the funding to execute such a program,” one presenter said.
The presenters framed the program as a response to demographic trends. “10,000 to 12,000 people are turning 65…
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