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Families are often the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities. In fact, today in America, more than 53 million family caregivers provide unpaid care.
That’s why every November we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month. While family caregivers should be celebrated and cherished every day, this is a time to recognize and honor caregivers nationally, raise awareness around caregiving issues, educate communities, and work to increase support for our nation’s caregivers.
At The Arc of California, we have established a program called “Caring Futures“, which offers a community of support, trainings and resources for caregivers of an adult family member with a disability. Caring Futures has monthly future planning and self-care classes, a robust resource center – all in English and Spanish. Additionally, there are dozens of educational webinars on a variety of topics for parents and caregivers, including special needs trusts, affordable housing, advocacy, self-determination program, public benefits, supported-decision making, navigating the healthcare system, sibling support, family therapy, self-care, and much more.
We know being a family caregiver can be a tough job, and want to share the caregiving journey with you. We want you to know you are not alone.
This month, as an essential part of the life-long support system for your family member with a disability, we are putting you first! Visit our CaringFutures.org website and learn more about our upcoming classes and webinars. Happy Family Caregivers Month!