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.
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)
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.
To join our Caring Futures Facebook group, just click on the icon below.
We’re also active on leading social media platforms. Help others navigate their caregiving journey by joining us, and by sharing Caring Futures with fellow parents, caregivers, and communities.
To join on social media, just click on any icon below.
Caring Conversations is our webinar series featuring experts who share insights into the complexities and joys of caregiving.
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
Community & Connection on your Caregiver Journey: Ways to find belonging and avoid burnout and isolation
Tuesday, April 16, 10:00 AM PST
Join parent-educator Felisa Strickland and special guest Jessica Patay, Founder/Executive Director of We Are Brave Together, for a Zoom conversation about how to find your parent/caregiver community, how to make time to connect, and how it will benefit you and those you care Register here.
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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.
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.